Theatre Scrub Practitioner

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS has an exciting opportunity for a Scrub Practitioner at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, focusing on delivering patient-centred care in a high-paced theatre environment. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, registered, and possess excellent communication skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in theatre practice required.
• Commitment to continued professional development essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care.
• Contribute to development and supervision of staff.
• Manage resources safely and effectively.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP

CPD in specialty

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a highly motivated multidisciplinary team delivering patient centred care, with emphasis on quality and patient safety. You will specialise in the scrub practitioner role in our busy theatre unit. Our theatre team is committed to ensuring that staff are trained to meet the demands of their role through a competency based training programme. We have a dedicated Training and Development Officer. We offer a personalised induction programme, supernumerary status for a minimum of three months and clinical courses to help you reach your potential. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn a wide range of skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work as part of a team.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a willingness and capability to learn new skills. A minimum of three months experience in theatre practice is desirable.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS MUST HOLD FULL REGISTRATION WITH EITHER HCPC OR NMC.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to join our highly skilled teams. We have opportunities available at Band 5 Scrub Nursing Team and for both Nurses and ODP's at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

We have 8 cardiac/thoracic theatres, a pacing theatre, endoscopy room and a recovery unit and a fantastic team of theatre nurses and ODP's. We are incredibly busy following the Covid-19 pandemic with both elective and emergency pathways and cover various specialities including Cardiac, Thoracic, Aortic, Vascular, ACHD, etc.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Job responsibilities

Assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence- based care.

Assist in the management and organisation of a clinical area.

Contribute to the development and supervision of other staff members.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Manage the safe and effective use of resources.

Participates in the education and development of other staff member

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Requirement to undertake specialty specific CPD

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous Theatre Experience (min 3 months)
• Previous Cardiothoracic Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and with multiple members of the MDT
• able to present factual information and deal with questions
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Possess basic computer skills
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting

Values and Behaviours

• Safe

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.