Lead Scrub Practitioner | Gynae/Plastics/Ophthalmology/ENT | Theatres | Norwich | Full Time | Fixed Term Contract 12 months | Spire Norwich Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Scrub Practitioner, to join our experienced and dynamic team. You will provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing a team. You will also ensure the team delivers effective patient care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract. As the Lead Scrub Practitioner, you will manage a team with the assistance of a Theatre Manager and other Team Leads. In this collaborative and supportive environment, can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including Gynaecology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and ENT. Duties and responsibilities: You will be passionate about service improvement, driven to succeed within your career. We encourage and reinforce your interest in development and progression and offer fully funded courses whilst being fully supported by your Theatre Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Management Team. - Support the Theatre Manger to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met. Implement personal development plans to meet ongoing development needs. - Supervise and educate junior staff, RGN's, ODP's and carry out clinical supervision. - Contribute to the overall advancement of the Operating Department to promote excellence in clinical care. - Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical care. - Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care on every shift. - Assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload. - Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing. - Work alongside Theatre Administrator to ensure equipment and implants required for surgeries are booked in a timely manner - Liaise with Company Representatives as and when necessary to provide support to surgeons and staff Who we're looking for: - BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or Nursing (Adult) BSc Honours - Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration, no restrictions or conditions to practice. - Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision. - Previous leadership experience would be an advantage; however we offer award winning training and CPD. - At least 2 years Scrub experience across a variety of specialties including Gynae/Plastics/Ophthalmology/ENT - Mentorship qualification - Ability to manage complex cases Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications