nurse practitioner London, England
Job description
Senior Scrub Practitioner/Nurse
Location: London
Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum + benefits
Senior Scrub Practitioner/Nurse
Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.
We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology.
We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries.
Role Overview
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.
What you’ll do:
- As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
- Participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.
- Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
- Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
- Deliver immediate post-operative care and initial emergency care as required.
- Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Assist the team leaders in the Personal Development Plans of junior staff.
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator.
- Assist in the management and organisation of the operating theatre(s).
- Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives
What you’ll bring:
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Children) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Alternatively, HCPC registered with a Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting.
- Flexibility to take part in on-call rotas and rostered weekend duties.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Benefits:
- Payment of professional registration fees
- Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Enhanced pension and life insurance
- Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
- Discounted access to online gym sessions
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Health insurance as a benefit in kind
- Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
- Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Access to family mental health line
- Financial wellbeing channels
- Support for carers
Senior Scrub Practitioner/Nurse
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
