Theatre Scrub Lead: Lead, Coordinate & Elevate Care

RGIT Australia; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Hospital Group is seeking an experienced Theatre Scrub Lead to join the One Hatfield Hospital theatre team. You will lead scrub activities, support colleagues and help ensure smooth, safe running of the department.

Experience across surgical specialties is desirable, with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to coordinate a busy theatre environment and deputise for theatre management when needed.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working in a scrub role within a theatre environment.
• Ideally has experience across a range of surgical specialties.
• Has the confidence to coordinate and support a busy theatre team.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the Theatre team, promoting evidence-based practice and high clinical standards.
• Coordinate the department when allocated and support the smooth running of theatre lists.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and consumables are available and liaise with relevant teams regarding supplies.
• Liaise with consultants and colleagues regarding specialist products and equipment.
• Support the development and competency assessment of team members.
• Assist new staff members to effectively undertake their roles.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Support audits, quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant clinical, infection control, health and safety and CQC standards.
• Support the completion of rotas for recovery and anaesthetic staff.
• Deputise for the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in their absence.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Scrub experience

Communication

Team coordination

Patient care

Job description

Phoenix Hospital Group is seeking an experienced Theatre Scrub Lead to join the One Hatfield Hospital theatre team. You will lead scrub activities, support colleagues and help ensure smooth, safe running of the department.

Experience across surgical specialties is desirable, with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to coordinate a busy theatre environment and deputise for theatre management when needed.