Theatre Scrub Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Southampton is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their Neuro/Angio and ENT teams. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or ODP with strong communication skills and the ability to work in changing shifts. Responsibilities include supporting patient care in operating theatres and mentoring new staff. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in theatre or perioperative care.
• Should demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Aptitude for caring for anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance in patient care within Operating Department.
• Participate in the theatre scrub team across shifts.
• Act as a patient advocate while maintaining standards of care.
• Support and mentor students and new staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patient focused

Team player

Ability to assist in perioperative care

Education

Registered nurse or ODP on relevant register

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Theatre Practitioners to join our Neuro/Angio teams, ENT and OMF and CEPOD teams at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading trauma centres in the country.

The Neurosurgery Theatres and Angiography Team are looking for a highly enthusiastic and dynamic individual with or without scrub experience in Neuro/Neuro Angio. The successful candidate is expected to have good communication skills to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within theatres. We run four Operating Theatres Monday to Friday and support 24-hour Neuro Emergency patient pathways. We cover both adult and paediatric neurosurgery and 24 h stroke services.

The ENT & OMF team at the university hospital Southampton NHS foundation trust are pleased to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for patient focussed, friendly and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or ODP to join the ENT & OMF team. ENT and OMF Team covers ENT, oral, maxillofacial surgery and paediatric ENT Surgeries. ENT, Maxillofacial theatres experience is preferable. Also, Full training will be provided to the successful candidate to expand their knowledge and skills.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.
• Participate as an integral member of the theatre Scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends.
• Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.
• Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.

We are also offering opportunities for clinical and leadership development, through developing a career development pathway exploring opportunities for specific clinical development in conjunction with access to leadership pathways. We are keen to offer a range of opportunities, to include dual skill development. Your home base skill could be added to through a secondment into another theatre discipline. We would be open to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus.

Person Specification

If you possess good communication skills, are patient focused, friendly and a team player we want to hear from you. In order to assist you to develop your career, you will be mentored and supported during your employment. You will rotate through the surgical specialties to gain a wide practical and theoretical knowledge base.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
• Interest in research to promote good practice

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

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.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum - Pro rata