Theatre Scrub Nurse - Registered Operating Department Practitioner/RGN
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Theatre
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (various hours available)
Job ref: 166-SS-6849607
Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town: Chesterfield
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we care for our staff as much as we care for our patients, and we would encourage you to come and join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.
Being a small district general hospital, there is a real community feel, and all staff participate in a variety of out-of-work interests, from spinning classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five-a-side football at nearby Queens Park.
Our department of 12 Operating Theatres provides a structured induction programme offering supernumerary time to help you settle into your role and is tailored to meet individual needs and requirements, fully facilitated by our own Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department, the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by providing skilled assistance to clinicians during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia and undertaking both scrubbing and circulating duties within a wide range of surgical specialities. They will also provide skilled care in PACU and ensure that the highest possible standards of individualised patient care are maintained. The post holder will also have delegated responsibility for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
* Current NMC/HCPC Registration. Students awaiting final results or registration are also eligible to apply
* Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
* Relevant teaching qualification/mentorship module & experience of supporting students in practice
* Relevant post qualification theatre/PACU experience
* RGN with relevant anaesthetic qualification
Experience
* An understanding of patient care within the operating theatre & the provision of individualised care
* Works within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC
* Broad range of theatre/PACU experience
* Broad health care experience or working within hospital areas other than the Operating Department
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff development
* Experience of utilising operating department IT management systems (e.g., ORMIS)
* Experience of documentation & record keeping
* Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this
Skills and Knowledge
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Broad understanding of current health care issues
* Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role
* Able to effectively manage resources (both human & material)
* Experience of emergency and elective work
* Post registration experience in theatres/PACU
* Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
* Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Professional image
* Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures
* Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.
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