By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for:
* Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual.
* Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients.
* Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies.
* Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines.
* Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards.
* Undertake regular mandatory training.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Theatre Nurse
Trust: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Main hospitals Plymouth.
Shift Patterns: Start times can range from as early as 7:30am to as late as 7:30pm, with finish times from 7:30am to 10pm. Earlies, mids and nights. Shifts can be 5 to 12 hours long.
About the Trust: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the south west peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a scrub nurse in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments.
What you'll need:
* Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres
* Registered with NMC
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Person Specification
Experience
* Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Theatre Practitioner within the last 3 years.
Qualifications
* Statement of NMC Registration
* Degree / Diploma in Nursing
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.
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