Job summary 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. Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities: 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 patients 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 About us At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 21581 Job locations Old Watton Rd, Norwich Norwich NR4 7TD Job description Job responsibilities Who we're looking for: BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or Nursing (Adult) BSc Honours Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitionerwith 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 Job description Job responsibilities Who we're looking for: BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or Nursing (Adult) BSc Honours Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitionerwith 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see above Experience Essential Please see above Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see above Experience Essential Please see above 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 Spire Healthcare Ltd Address Old Watton Rd, Norwich Norwich NR4 7TD Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)