Orthopaedic scrub practitioners

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 May 2024

Job summary

The University Hospital of Hartlepool achieved Elective surgical hub accreditation in December 2023 becoming the first hub in Tees Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our journey as we further develop and expand and we are looking for enthusiastic experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioners. The hub specialises in high volume, low complexity, Getting it Right First Time criteria and discharge on the day of surgery. These posts are integral to ensure further development of the hub to support the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career with 3 dedicated theatre clinical educators who will support you in your role with 1:1 training, development, immersive simulation, ongoing CPD and bespoke training packages both internally and externally. The posts are ring fenced to the Hartlepool Hospital site, working over a 6 day period with no night shift or on calls. Career progression is encouraged and your personal development will be a priority to us. If you are a scrub practitioner who is looking for a challenge and wanting to become part of a new NHS journey in perioperative care please contact us.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of skilled perioperative care as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To actively participate in the management of junior staff and students. As a skilled orthopaedic scrub practitioner have a good understanding of the knowledge and theory of orthopaedic procedures ensuring the equipment is available, policies and procedures are adhered to. Participate in the surgical safety WHO checklist and count procedures and be responsible for safe use of complex equipment.

Maintain accurate documentation and demonstrate effective communication across the MDT, patient and family. Ensure the physical and psychological environment is conducive to providing optimum patient care for perioperative patients.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-ANA6163521

Job locations

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Diploma

Essential

Previous experience

Desirable

Nursing degree

Person Specification

Diploma

Essential

Previous experience

Desirable

Nursing degree

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).