Job summary The post holder will form a part of the theatre team providing Scrub and Recovery skills to patients undergoing surgery. If suitably qualified will offer support and assistance to the anaesthetist during the Anaesthetic phase of the patients journey. Main duties of the job Responsibilities associated with scrubbing in the operating theatre and assisting the surgeon. Responsibility for the patient during the immediate post operative phase of the patients recovery. Act always following our Trust Values and in line with your professional code of conduct. Displaying a high level of patient care. About us Would you be interested in joining our team? We have a number of opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic, engaged and forward thinking practitioners to join our busy, friendly operating team. We are looking for staff that will assist in developing our progressive service whilst making a positive contribution towards the team's pursuit of excellence. You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential. We have 13 elective/trauma theatres. We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre's needs. We will provide you with support and training for your primary role within theatres and offer opportunities for your personal and professional development. The successful candidates will demonstrate a flexible attitude and will deliver a high standard of quality care within the department. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work within a team to deliver a high quality service to our patients. Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 407-SURGERY-6765252-A Job locations Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and person spec. You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential. Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department. We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:- General Surgery Trauma and Orthopaedics Anaesthetics and Recovery ENT and Dental Gynaecology Urology We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatres needs. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and person spec. You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential. Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department. We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:- General Surgery Trauma and Orthopaedics Anaesthetics and Recovery ENT and Dental Gynaecology Urology We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatres needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN/ODP Experience Essential Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality Skills Essential Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills Knowledge Essential Must demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN/ODP Experience Essential Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality Skills Essential Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills Knowledge Essential Must demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality. 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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)