We are looking for energetic, motivated Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners within Surgery (SCRUB). Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.
Previous experience in a perioperative or surgical nursing environment would be an advantage but full training and support will be given for those enthusiastic to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence based practice.
Benefits and opportunities
* A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
* With flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support you in line with departmental requirements
* Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
* Competitive bank rates for additional work
* Future opportunities to work within a team of highly skilled clinicians to develop and enhance your skills in the operating theatre using state-of-the-art robotic surgery
* A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council or HCPC
Desirable
* Post-registration training preferably in speciality area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship
Desirable
* Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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