Theatre Scrub Practitioner/Nurse

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Theatre Scrub Nurse/ODP to support various surgical procedures across its hospital sites. This role is ideal for experienced nurses or newly qualified RNs/ODPs, with a dedicated preceptorship program available. Responsibilities include providing intra-operative care, assessing patient needs, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Benefits include a competitive NHS pension, generous holiday scheme, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27-days holiday rising to 33

Flexible working options

Access to NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Experience in a theatre setting preferred.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent intra-operative care for patients undergoing surgery.
• Assess and implement care in partnership with patients and teams.
• Scrub and circulate during surgical procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Operating theatre protocols

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse/ODP

NCIC has 2 hospital sites in Carlisle & Whitehaven serving a population of around 320,000 people. While based at one hospital the successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in working across both sites. We provide theatre support to womens health, maternity, breast, urology, vascular, colorectal and general surgery, trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery, and ENT and head & neck, for both adults and paediatrics, in both main theatre & day surgery settings. We support Critical Care inter-hospital transfers and specialist services within the Trust such as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, imaging and the emergency department.

This post is suitable for experienced Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners, and also offers an exciting start to the career of any newly qualified RN/ODP. A preceptorship period is offered to all successful applicants, with the Trust operating a dedicated one year preceptorship programme offering ten study days during this period to enhance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent intra-operative care following NCIC values and policies for all patients undergoing surgery within the Theatre Department.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Scrub and circulate for surgical procedures, assisting the surgeon to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Work as part of a team to support theatre services across geriatrics, children and adults in various settings (main theatre & day surgery).

Preceptorship and Professional Development

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals. Staff returning to practice or moving into new roles or changing clinical environments may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Organisation Context

NCIC aims to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust provides rural and remote healthcare and a range of community and acute services across north Cumbria and beyond, with over 70 services across 15 main locations and more than 6,500 staff. Our five key principles include being clinically led, prioritising quality and safety, delivering a positive patient experience, providing a great place to work, and managing resources effectively. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce and to sustainability regionally.

Eligibility and Additional Information

Please see attached job description and person specification for essential and desirable criteria. Due to changes in UK immigration policy, some visa sponsorship criteria may apply; applicants should check eligibility before applying. If applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible posts.

Additional notes: Shortlisting may close the post earlier if sufficient responses are received. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to log on to Trac to select an interview time (usually within 2 weeks of closing date). For applicants using Hotmail or with strict firewall settings, please check Junk Mail regularly. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required where applicable; DBS costs are outlined in the offer.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Lease car may be available for this position where applicable
• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)