Overview
An exciting opportunity to join a new operating theatre team for Maternity. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cares for women in York, North Yorkshire and the East Coast, with an increasing demand on Caesarean Sections (elective and emergency). We are looking for experienced Scrub Practitioners to join our Maternity operating theatre team in York and Scarborough. This role offers part-time hours with a minimum of 23 hours per week (2 shifts per week).
If you are currently employed by the Trust and wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying. Please note: the post may become permanent at the end of this Fixed Term/Secondment.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritise care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
* Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
* Prepare and organise the clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency procedures.
* Safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
* Adhere to the NMC / ODP professional Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 3 years’ experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years’ experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres.
Employment Details
* Part-time hours available, minimum 23 hours per week (2 shifts per week).
* Secondment arrangements may be available; if applicable, obtain permission from your current line manager before applying.
* The post may become permanent at the end of the Fixed Term/Secondment.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (dependant on NHS Trust service).
* Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions where relocation is expected. Discuss relocation with the recruiting department/manager.
* Paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24/7 for personal, work, family and relationship issues.
* NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.
* Opportunities for learning and development.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finances from various providers.
Contact
For further information, contact: Nicola Hudson, Team Leader. Email: Nicola.Hudson20@nhs.net | Telephone: 01904 724558
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Location postings and related dates have been removed to focus on the role.
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