Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Main Theatres for a Registered Orthopaedic/Trauma Scrub Practitioner.
We work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to patients Pre, Peri and Post Operatively, ensuring that all patients’ safety, dignity and individual rights are maintained at all times.
Main Theatres comprises of 6 theatres and a 6 bay PACU.
We cover many different specialties within Main Theatres such as; Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Orthopaedics, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma and Acutes.
We run a 24 hour acute service.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery across a range of specialities including:
* General Surgery
* Orthopaedics
* Gynaecology
* Urology
* Acute and Trauma
* Obstetric
As a theatre scrub practitioner you will provide comprehensive, specialist patient-centred care within the multi-disciplinary team in the area of surgery.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable criteria
* Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous clinical theatre experience.
Desirable criteria
* Orthopaedic scrub experience.
* Multi-skilled Practitioner in Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub.