Band 6 General Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Job summary

Essential:

RN/ RODP with current NMC/HCPC registration

Degree level or working towards

Significant relevant experience at band 5

Facilitating Learning and Assessment in Practice Qualification or equivalent

Evidence of on-going professional development.

Expert nursing/clinical skills.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

Demonstrable leadership and team working skills.

Experience of working in an acute setting

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience of managing the theatre department over a span of duty.

Experience of multi-professional working

Knowledge and understanding of current issues within an acute NHS setting

Knowledge and understanding of governance issues

Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues

Exposure to audit and change management.

Understanding of budget control

Appraisal skills

IT literate

Dimensions

Support the provision of clinical knowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers

Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion

The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality clinical care

Main duties of the job

Develop and deliver the nursing service within the perioperative environment, general surgery scrub speciality

Support the evaluation of clinical practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited.

Contribute to the development of nursing/theatre practice guidelines, policies and protocols/ care pathways within specialism

Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviour

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of specialist nursing/theatre practice to the highest standard

Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues

Comply with NMC /HCPC professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code/HCPC code and keep up to date with current practices

Complete and maintain the required specialist training and related clinical, technical and interpersonal skills and competence required to undertake a holistic approach to the systematic assessment of patient needs and implementation of care required

Ensure accurate nursing records are kept in line with current NMC/HCPC guidelines on records and record keeping and GHNT Policies

Ensure that evidentiary documentation of competence and skills is maintained and reviewed annually though appraisal and personal development plan

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.