Overview
We are looking for a perioperative practitioner RN/ODP to join our busy operating department working in the scrub and circulating role. The team works across six operating theatres with electives, emergencies and obstetrics. Specialties include Gynaecology, Urology, General, Colorectal, ENT, minor Maxillofacial, Dental and Orthopaedic Trauma for adult and paediatric patients. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn, dedicated, motivated and possess high standards of care and a vision for service improvement. You will be expected to actively support, coordinate and assist in the management and delivery of high-quality peri-operative care. A flexible attitude to work, together with excellent communication and a good sense of humour, is required.
Responsibilities
* To ensure high standards of practice through example and teaching, assisting and supervising junior theatre staff, demonstrating speciality knowledge within clinical area and participating in patient-focused care.
* Maintaining and improving personal knowledge of current trends and developments within perioperative practice.
* Assisting, liaising and communicating with the multidisciplinary team within the department, and wider hospital setting.
* Maintaining accurate records of care, ensuring all Health & Safety measures are followed according to local policies. Reporting all incidents, accidents and complaints to Theatre Manager or acting deputy.
* Participating in the induction of new staff, teaching and assessment of all learners in accordance with the needs of the department and the requirements of their course of study.
* Participating in the effective management of human and material resources, ensuring correct labelling and dispatching of pathology specimens from theatre to other sites. Understand and adhere to Trust policies relating to the security and control of drugs.
* Acting up or deputising as deemed necessary by senior staff and undertaking other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with senior staff or departmental manager.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
* Date posted: 15 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 208-F30AB6-25-1
* Job locations: Scunthorpe, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Job Responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
Person Specification
Education
* Essential: In possession of a diploma/degree in Operating Department Practice and active HCPC register or a qualified nurse registered with the NMC
* Desirable: Mentorship qualification
Knowledge and skills
* Essential: Evidence of continued professional development
* Desirable: Post-registration experience in a theatre or surgical environment
Communication and interpersonal skills
* Essential: Sound interpersonal and communication skills
* Desirable: Awareness of patient administration IT systems
Additional information
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required where applicable.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
* Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
* GDPR: Recruitment data handling in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
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