Job summary We are recruiting an experienced advanced scrub practitioner for our Inpatient Theatres in Orthopaedic, Neurology & Spinal surgery. Job overview The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centered care as part of the Theatre department reflecting the beliefs outlined in the Trust objectives, values and vision. The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients and families, and will be a front-line advocate for the Trust. The practitioner will work towards in-depth knowledge of the theatre department and be involved with teaching and assessing members of staff against current Trust standards. The practitioner will deputise for the senior practitioner in their absence. The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust and local policies and procedures A 24-hour theatre service is provided at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is achieved either by the internal rotation of staff or an on-call service. The practitioner will be required to participate in providing a 24-hour theatre service. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities: Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the holistic peri-operative care of patients using knowledge and skills within the Theatre department. Provide skilled care to the patient throughout their journey. Act as patient's advocate and ensure patients' wishes, choices and beliefs are taken into account in the decision making process as necessary in collaboration with the family Maintain safe and effective patient care, ensuring that working practices conform to Theatre and Trust policies and procedures Ensure the WHO checklist is completed for every patient Maintain accurate and legible records of care in line with Trust policy and NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct. Be involved in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audits Participate in cost improvement initiatives including the cost effective use of resources Maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery, and is monitored in line with Trust policy. About us Alder Hey Children's Hospital cares for over 330,000 children, young people and their families every year. As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In 2015 we opened a state-of-the-art hospital alongside a brand new research, innovation and education centre. Alder Hey in the Park and the Institute in the Park bring together excellent care, technology and design to provide the best possible healing environment for children and their families. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park Building in North Liverpool Date posted 04 November 2024 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 411-SUR-24-6752368 Job locations Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for the full duties and the main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for the full duties and the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Application form and Interview Essential Nursing or ODP professional registration 2 years post registration theatre experience Theatre Specific Qualification (for NMC registrants only) Good communication, both written and verbal Desirable Surgical first assistant qualification or working towards Paediatric theatre experience Mentorship qualification or equivalent Person Specification Application form and Interview Essential Nursing or ODP professional registration 2 years post registration theatre experience Theatre Specific Qualification (for NMC registrants only) Good communication, both written and verbal Desirable Surgical first assistant qualification or working towards Paediatric theatre experience Mentorship qualification or equivalent 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)