An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team in Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced and passionate about Theatres. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a key member of the team in providing the highest quality care during the patients peri‑operative journey.
The post holder will have full support and development opportunities.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non‑UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.
To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
* Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
* Post‑registration course relevant to clinical area
Knowledge & Skills
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
* Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
* Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
* Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
* Compassionate, reliable, committed to person‑centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
* Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
* Experience liaising with families and multi‑agency professionals
* Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
* Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
* Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
* Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
* Experience contributing to service improvement or change
* Experience using audit or reporting tools
Other Role requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
Deputy Operational Manager for Theatres and HSDU
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