Overview
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If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner or ODP with orthopaedic scrub experience to join our team at an Outstanding rated Hospital. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary Theatre Team supported by our experienced Theatre Manager, Natalie. There is no night working, no Sundays, no bank holidays and there is no on-call! You can have more time to do the things you love doing. You will work 37.5 hours over 4 days. You will be responsible for ensuring the continual cleanliness of the theatre and equipment. This role will enable you to develop and execute the correct procedures for ordering, receiving and transfer of blood and blood products as well as blood conservation. It goes without saying privacy and confidentiality are key throughout the team and you will act as an advocate for the patient in the intra-operative phase and be responsible for total patient care in the perioperative phase. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
About us
You will be a part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience of being a scrub practitioner in a theatre, or a HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner. As well as being up to date with current research and developments in theatre practise you will have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk management within the operating department. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kerry.mills@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ make a difference for every patient
If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner or ODP with orthopaedic scrub experience to join our team at an Outstanding rated Hospital. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* UK registration is required. For Nursing: part 1 registered NMC; for HCPC: registered ODP or equivalent. Scrub practitioner experience in theatre is required.
Desirable
* Current knowledge of theatre practice, health and safety/risk management within the operating department.
Experience
Essential
* Scrub practitioner experience in a theatre, orthopaedic scrub experience.
Desirable
* Experience in similar surgical settings or NHS/independent sector environments.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Eligibility to work in the UK. Ability to obtain satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development in theatre practice.
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: Practice Plus Group
Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer\'s website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
£44,672.32 a year Up to £44,672.32 per annum
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