The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and organised Theatre Practitioner/Scrub Nurse with a proven background to join our team on a Bank Worker contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care as Theatre Practitioner - Scrub.
Main duties of the job
Core Responsibilities:
* To assist the Theatre Manager and Theatre Team in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
* Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons (Surgical First Assistant desirable).
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high-quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
* Provide guidance, support, and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
* Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
* Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers' instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
* Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
* In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
* Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores, and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and Procurement.
* Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members, and Consultants.
About us
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run by clinicians and provides clinical care to both private, insured, and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.
The clinical outcomes of the hospital are of the highest standards. The latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters. Extensive rejuvenation of the estate and updating of the clinical facilities has been completed. Phase one of the projects included complete refurbishment of wards, the outpatient area and reception, staff facilities, x-ray suites, CT scanner, and residential accommodation. Phase 2 includes construction and setup of the MRI facility and construction of operating theatre and endoscopy suites.
We are proud to be part of a highly-skilled, diverse team.
Job responsibilities
The role:
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of clinical patient care within the Theatre.
Core Responsibilities:
* To assist the Theatre Manager and Theatre Team in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
* Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons (Surgical First Assistant desirable).
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high-quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
* Provide guidance, support, and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
* Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
* Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers' instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
* Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
* In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
* Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores, and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and Procurement.
* Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members, and Consultants.
Who we are looking for:
* Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
* Strong clinical background as a Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
* Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
* Strong time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work flexibly, take accountability, and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
* Ability to present information accurately, clearly, and concisely.
We are proud to be offering this opportunity as a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: From £20.00 per hour
Person Specification
Experience
* 2 years experience as Theatre Practitioner
Qualifications
* Strong clinical background as a Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics
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.
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