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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
St Albans, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
B5 Scrub nurse to scrub for all specialities in the Emergency theatre and the new procedure room. This job is full time 37.5 hrs per week.
Applicants will be expected to work some night duties and weekends.
Main duties of the job
Scubing for all specialities.
Running in the theatre.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering and evaluating a high standard of nursing/practitioner care.
Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards.
Initiating and developing evidence based practice ensuring all staff are aware of current issues and changes.
Ensuring the administration and documentation of drugs is in accordance with Trust policy
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Emergency theatre requiring a quick thinker and fast responder.
Good organisation skills.
Looking for a team player who likes a challenge and can respond in an emergency situation.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* First level registration with the NMC
* ODP registration
* Evidence of professional development
* Degree
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
* Understanding of the theatre department
* Knowledge of developing care pathways
Experience
* Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme
* Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care
Skills and ability
* Ability to articulate a vision for healthcare
* Ability to command the confidence of colleagues
* Effective team working and facilitation skills with an ability to work autonomously as appropriate
* Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to write clear, concise and relevant reports, communication orally and in written form with clarity and precision
* Familiar with the concept of clinical supervision
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