This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm, and Royal Free.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse / Charge Nurse / ODP to support Chase Farm Theatres. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Orthopaedic Team into the future as we have been named the North London Orthopaedic Centre and new times ahead for the Trust.
We recently became one of a few hospitals nationally to become an Accredited GIRFT Surgical Hub.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
About us
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description, and person specification. In particular, you should have proven experience of working and leading the Orthopaedic Teams on a daily basis.
Chase Farm Theatres consists of 8 theatres, in which the Orthopaedics operating is done in the state-of-the-art Barn Theatre setting, which is the fourth Barn Theatre in the UK. This consists of 4 laminar flow hoods with no dividing walls.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that accommodates your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next-level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job responsibilities
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Person Specification
World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/ODP
* Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176
* Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or demonstrated willingness to enrol
Experience
* Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
* Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection, and recruitment
* Good written, numeracy & verbal communication skills
* Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
* Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
* Able to prioritise workload
* Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
* Positive and motivated with attention to detail
* Computer skills including some Electronic Patient Record IT system
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.
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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