Urology/Gynae scrub practitioner

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking a proactive theatre support role. You will oversee organization and coordination within the Urology/Gynae lists while developing learners in a collaborative environment. The position offers flexible working options and emphasizes staff wellbeing and professional development. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant scrubbing experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Good work-life balance

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• At least a year of scrubbing experience in this specialty.
• Ability to coordinate within a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and liaising with departments for smooth running of operations.
• Supporting students and learners in the theatre environment.
• Stepping in to coordinate the theatre department when needed.
• Ordering implants and running audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

To be successful in this role, you should be great at organising yourself and others, problem‑solving to prevent delays or cancellations wherever possible. This includes being able to order implants/equipment and be able to liaise with company reps. We are a teaching trust, so an important part of the role is developing learners (students and new staff) within the theatre environment. As with all staff, you will be working proactively to ensure the best experience for the patients and the wider team. With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick 'Member of the Armed Forces Community' on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Responsibilities

• Running lists and scrubbing for large and small cases, supporting students and learners.
• Organising and liaising with other departments for smooth running of the Urology/Gynae lists.
• Stepping in, in the absence of the band 7, to coordinate the theatre department.
• Supporting to take on additional responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the lists and the operating department.
• Ordering implants, running audits or becoming the lead for a specific area such as infection control or moving and handling.
• Taking turns with other practitioners to run the lists.

Qualifications

You must have had at least a year of scrubbing experience in this speciality. Excellent communication skills are essential, as we have a wide‑ranging, multi‑professional team. The role is full time.

Benefits

Flexible working options. Good work life balance. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority.

EEO & Diversity

We support candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. We encourage Service Leavers, Veterans, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and partners/spouses of those serving to indicate their status on the application form.