Theatre Practitioner Scrub/Recovery

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks a highly motivated Scrub Practitioner for the Day Surgery Unit in Llandudno. Join an enthusiastic team dedicated to providing excellent patient care during surgical procedures, contributing to a developing service while engaging in your continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses/ODP needed for Scrub Team.
• Welsh speaking candidates are desirable but not mandatory.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in managing clinical areas and participate in staff development.

Skills

Good communication

Motivated

Team Player

Education

NMC registered nurse / HCPC registered ODP

Teaching, mentoring, assessing qualification

Recognised Anaesthetic qualification (Nurse)

Job description

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Job Overview

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We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Scrub Practitioner (Nurse/ODP) to join our Day Surgery Unit looking after patients undergoing procedures such as General and Orthopaedic surgery.

Working as part of a team, the role requires a flexible approach to work with the ability to communicate and work well with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Llandudno General Hospital is working towards developing its services, so this is an exciting time to join our service and be part of a fantastic Theatre team.

Although you will be based at Day Surgery Unit in Llandudno General Hospital on occasions you may be required to work in Main Theatres at Ysbyty Gwynedd to meet services demand and to develop your skills to become a flexible practitioner. It is essential that you are keen to learn and committed to continuous professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses/ODP to join our busy Scrub Team within Day Surgery Unit at Llandudno. Working as part of a team, the role requires a flexible approach to work. Part-time post.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. In other areas such as Pain Block room and at the main YG when required.

The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of the patient whilst under no direct supervision. Assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements to working practices as identified by audit/clinical trials. Participate in the education and development of other staff members and students.

The Day Surgery Unit operates Monday to Friday, covering surgical specialties such as, General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the surgical care of the patient.These skills can also be employed in other areas of Theatre, such as Anaesthetics with the recognised qualification and in recovery and in other satellite areas such as X-Ray and covering lists over in YG as required .

Person specification

Qualifications/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• NMC registered nurse / HCPC registered ODP
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Teaching, mentoring, assessing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Recognised Anaesthetic qualification ( Nurse )
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the role within a theatre environment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Theatre experience
  
  

Attitudes & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication as demonstrated by application form
• Awareness of competence limitations
• Motivated
• Team Player
  
  

Values

Essential Criteria

• Puts patients first
• Respectful of others
• Understanding of others' difficulties
  
  

Other

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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