An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new operating theatre team for Maternity. York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust provides care to women living in and around York, North Yorkshire and the East Coast, with an increase demand on Caesarean Sections (elective and emergency).
We are looking for experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our Maternity operating theatre team in York and Scarborough. This is a golden opportunity to work within our Maternity multidisciplinary team and have a positive impact in our community.
To be successful in your application, you will need to be able to demonstrate either 3 years' experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years' experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres.
Part time hours are available with the minimum being 23 hrs. (2 shifts per week).
Main duties of the job
* Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
* Actively supports patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
* Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
* Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
* To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
* Responsible for adhering to the NMC / HCPC professional Code of Conduct.
Person Specification
Qual
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
* 3 years' experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years' experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Services within the NHS
* Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Theatres within the NHS
Behaviours
Essential
* Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.
Skills and attributes
Essential
* Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
* Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Disposition
Essential
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Committed to working with people.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
* Demonstrate a commitment to self development
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
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