About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Theatre Nurse / ODP to join a fantastic Private Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. The hospital boasts excellent facilities including 2 operating theatres, a sterile services department, endoscopy suite and a fully equipped diagnostic and imaging department. The hospital offers outpatients and physiotherapy departments providing services six days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Theatre Nurse / ODP to join a friendly and experienced theatre team. The team are passionate about high quality care and put their patients at the heart of everything they do and are looking for a like-minded Theatre Nurse / ODP to join them.
Duties and responsibilities
You will be working as a Theatre Nurse / ODP and will be responsible for:
1. Assist in scrubbing for consultant lead surgeries
2. Scrub for a range of surgeries including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Breast and Ophthalmic
3. Order and store specialised kits for surgeries
4. Keep preference cards for the surgeons and keep them up to date with any changes
Who we’re looking for
5. Be NMC / HCPC registered – your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
6. Eligibility to live and work in the UK
7. At least 2 years UK experience as a Scrub Nurse / ODP
8. Orthopaedic experience highly desirable
9. ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications desirable
10. Good team player
11. Excellent communication skills
Benefits:
Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
12. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
13. Competitive annual salary
14. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
15. Reward platform – discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
16. Excellent career progression opportunities
17. On-going training and career development
18. Friendly working environment
19. Free Bupa wellness screening
20. Private medical insurance
21. Life assurance
22. Free Parking