Job summary We are looking for an experienced Neuro and spinal scrub practitioner (Registered Nurse or ODP) with a passion for the neurosurgery spinal surgery, pain and Interventional Neuro Radiology wanting to progress within our portfolio, we are looking for a confident and competent scrub practitioner with ambition and drive wanting to progress into a clinical leadership role. We are looking for someone who has a passion for our portfolio and the expansion of our speciality. Do you have: A passion for delivering high quality patient care Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills The ability to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care A commitment to continual personal and professional development As a Theatre sister/Senior ODP you will be expected to set a good example and lead the team with enthusiasm and knowledge. The portfolio provides an operating service to the following clinical areas;Cranial SurgeryEndoscopic Cranial surgeryNeuro Spinal SurgeryOrtho Spinal SurgeryComplex spinal trauma surgeryComplex spinal deformity surgeryInterventional NeuroradiologyChronic pain procedures Main duties of the job - Leading the team - Pre-empting and organising upcoming lists - Taking a lead on training and improving staff competence and retention- Support new staff members and students working within our portfolio - Work together with the Neuro sisters to improve theatre efficiency, safety, patient experience, staff training, competence and promote a positive staff moral and culture of care. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-PCC-6909508 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification Trauma and orthopaedic scrub experience. Desirable Mentorship or equivalent level of specialist skill Knowledge Essential Prepared to update and undertake further professional education to meet the knowledge & skills required for the role. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work. Good information technology skills. Experience Essential Trauma and orthopaedic scrub experience. Prepared to update and undertake further professional education. To meet the required skills for the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification Trauma and orthopaedic scrub experience. Desirable Mentorship or equivalent level of specialist skill Knowledge Essential Prepared to update and undertake further professional education to meet the knowledge & skills required for the role. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work. Good information technology skills. Experience Essential Trauma and orthopaedic scrub experience. Prepared to update and undertake further professional education. To meet the required skills for the role 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)