Job summary
We are seeking an experienced scrub nurse to step up into a Band 6 leadership role on the general surgical scrub team at Northern Care Alliance - Salford Care Organisation.
Over the last 2 years the theatre complex, of 19 theatres, have been refurbished, this means our facilities will be one of the most advanced theatre complex in the country, including the procurement of a 2.2 million pound Da Vinci surgical robot.Due to the expansion of our theatre service, opportunities for a Senior scrub practitioner has arisenwithin the general surgical team.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to gain a wealth of experience in all aspects of General theatres.
You will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our existing team. You will have experience of working in a senior position and will be someone who is able to take a lead in driving forward improvements in the operating theatre and perioperative service. This is an exciting opportunity and we need a committed individual who feels they can provide leadership to improve the quality of patient care and staff experience whilst safely reducing costs.
As a senior practitioner for Surgery scrub you will need to be able to provide clinical leadership to support the evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. We are looking for a team member who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and demonstrate team working, with a high standard of organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.
You will be capable of making informed clinical decisions, often in complex situations.
You will need to be particularly committed to the key role of educating, empowering and supporting people in the theatre environment showing excellent leadership and people management skillsIf you feel you have the people skills and necessary qualities to become part of a forward and innovative thinking team, with ambition to deliver the best theatre service in the UK.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
- oEvidence of current and continuing professional development
- oExtensive experience in Scrub
Desirable
- oDegree in related health care area
- oLeadership Course
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of changes in practice and the ability to implement change.
- oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oKnowledge of escalation and cancellation processes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of ethical issues
- oKnowledge of Leadership and Management
- oResearch and Development
- oExperience of budgetary management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oAble to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making.
- oAble to lead and supervise other staff.
- oPromotes team working and best practice in the clinical environment.
- oAbility to use IT systems relevant to work role.
- oAbility to prioritise.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- oLead others in change management
- oGood presentation skills
- oGood teaching skills
- oIntermediate IT skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- oCaring & compassionate
- oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others.
- oCommitment to CPD of self and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
- oEvidence of current and continuing professional development
- oExtensive experience in Scrub
Desirable
- oDegree in related health care area
- oLeadership Course
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of changes in practice and the ability to implement change.
- oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oKnowledge of escalation and cancellation processes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of ethical issues
- oKnowledge of Leadership and Management
- oResearch and Development
- oExperience of budgetary management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oAble to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making.
- oAble to lead and supervise other staff.
- oPromotes team working and best practice in the clinical environment.
- oAbility to use IT systems relevant to work role.
- oAbility to prioritise.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- oLead others in change management
- oGood presentation skills
- oGood teaching skills
- oIntermediate IT skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- oCaring & compassionate
- oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others.
- oCommitment to CPD of self and others.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).