Job summary Are you a band 5 Nurse looking to work in busy and challenging Operating department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Operating Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital. Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Trust is a medium sized, level 2 trauma facility, comprising approximately 500 beds. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Theatre nurses/ Anaesthetic nurses/ registered ODP, with experience as scrub/ anaesthetic practitioners, to join our team within the busy operating department. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) consists of 12 theatres and 2 recovery areas, over two sites within the hospital. We cover a range of specialities including trauma and orthopaedic, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, obstetrics, ENT and ophthalmology. At MKUHFT there are exciting opportunities to train to be part of our Surgical teams performing procedures with the use of the Versius Surgical Robot. Milton Keynes was one of the first Trusts in the country to use this innovative system that enables clinicians to perform complex procedures with reduced impact on our patients resulting in faster recovery times, less time in hospital and a reduced risk of infections in Colorectal, General Surgery and Gynaecology. We also routinely run Paediatric Super Days, Cancer Surgery Super Days and high volume, low complexity lists for ophthalmology and orthopaedics. Interview date: 28th April 2025 Main duties of the job Flexibility is embraced, with 64% expressing satisfaction with the flexible working patterns available to accommodate diverse needs. (NHS Staff Survey 2023) This is a 37.5 hour a week full-time post covering 24 hours/7 days a week service and will therefore internal rotation between and day and night shifts and on-calls. You will be given a rotation plan to ensure you maintain competencies in 2 or 3 areas of practice to support your professional development. Multi-skilled nurses, ODPs, and Anaesthetic/scrub with current experience are also encouraged to apply. This opportunity will give you the opportunity to work alongside our outstanding teams within the Operating Departments. You are expected to work to high standards and maintain clinical excellence within the operating theatres, providing excellent care to all patients visiting the department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. To ensure safe and effective supervision within our theatre team and to provide skilled assistance in at least two of the three areas of the operating department (anaesthetics, scrub and recovery) whilst being responsible for providing the highest level of care to our patients at all times within the framework of the HPC & NMC codes of professional conduct. About us We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute Join TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-mYel-Y9nrU Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-SURG1557A-B5-A Job locations Theatres (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care when receiving the patient into the theatre environment, whilst supporting the patient through invasive procedures and during handover at the completion of the anaesthetic/surgical procedure. Prepare, assemble and check theatre and anaesthetic equipment, planning and organising their own time. Ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for procedures planned. Assist senior staff in forward planning of theatre stock as directed Rotating stock as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable. Able to act as scrub practitioner ensuring safe provision of peri-operative care to the patient within national guidelines Quality: Follow directorate and trust policies that impact on the role. Occasionally being involved in hospital audits and clinical trials Be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for our patients, staff & visitors. Always present a professional image of his/herself Education: Mentoring & teaching of unqualified staff Take own responsibility to attend mandatory training and participate in Trust Personal Development Review Program Take responsibility for the teaching and repair and maintenance of specific pieces of equipment/medical devises. Maintain stock levels of specialist items associated with lead areas of interest. Ensure that ongoing requirement for replacement of equipment is made known to theatre management Managerial Responsibilities: Act as a role model to other staff and demonstrate specialist knowledge Supervision of HCA's, junior staff and less experienced staff with our clinical areas Ensures the theatre department is maintained in good order and that the supplies and stock levels are at adequate levels Liaise frequently with the sister or manager in charge of the department to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout our team To have a good understanding of the the hospitals policies and procedures. Confidentiality: All employees of the trust are required to maintain confidentiality and abide by the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. Please refer to the job description for further details. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care when receiving the patient into the theatre environment, whilst supporting the patient through invasive procedures and during handover at the completion of the anaesthetic/surgical procedure. Prepare, assemble and check theatre and anaesthetic equipment, planning and organising their own time. Ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for procedures planned. Assist senior staff in forward planning of theatre stock as directed Rotating stock as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable. Able to act as scrub practitioner ensuring safe provision of peri-operative care to the patient within national guidelines Quality: Follow directorate and trust policies that impact on the role. Occasionally being involved in hospital audits and clinical trials Be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for our patients, staff & visitors. Always present a professional image of his/herself Education: Mentoring & teaching of unqualified staff Take own responsibility to attend mandatory training and participate in Trust Personal Development Review Program Take responsibility for the teaching and repair and maintenance of specific pieces of equipment/medical devises. Maintain stock levels of specialist items associated with lead areas of interest. Ensure that ongoing requirement for replacement of equipment is made known to theatre management Managerial Responsibilities: Act as a role model to other staff and demonstrate specialist knowledge Supervision of HCA's, junior staff and less experienced staff with our clinical areas Ensures the theatre department is maintained in good order and that the supplies and stock levels are at adequate levels Liaise frequently with the sister or manager in charge of the department to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout our team To have a good understanding of the the hospitals policies and procedures. Confidentiality: All employees of the trust are required to maintain confidentiality and abide by the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. Please refer to the job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practice OR Registered General Nurse OR accredited additional qualification in anaesthetic practice equivalent to AAGBI Desirable DipHE Operating Department Practice Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within 2 out of 4 operative areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery and circulating Skills Essential Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to people with widely varying levels of understanding Ability to assess patients and plan and organise their care Ability to manage own workload and support more junior staff Ability to maintain accurate records Personal and people development Essential Self motivated Acts as a role mode Has a flexible attitude Encourages and develops juniors and trainees Communication Essential Excellent and accurate written and verbal communication skills Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practice OR Registered General Nurse OR accredited additional qualification in anaesthetic practice equivalent to AAGBI Desirable DipHE Operating Department Practice Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within 2 out of 4 operative areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery and circulating Skills Essential Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to people with widely varying levels of understanding Ability to assess patients and plan and organise their care Ability to manage own workload and support more junior staff Ability to maintain accurate records Personal and people development Essential Self motivated Acts as a role mode Has a flexible attitude Encourages and develops juniors and trainees Communication Essential Excellent and accurate written and verbal communication skills Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations 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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Theatres (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)