Band 5 - Orthopaedic Practitioner - Scrub, SACH
The closing date is 14 October 2025
Job summary
As a band 5 Scrub Orthopaedic Practitioner you will develop learned scrub and circulation skills, initially in the ENT and ophthalmology team and in the longer term, in a variety of specialities.
You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.We are looking for somebody who is keen to develop new skills including good communication skills.
Main duties of the job
We welcome both nurses with a post graduate anaesthetic qualification and ODPs alike, as training and development is essential to maintain the excellent service provided therefore meeting evidence based best practice.
Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst having the ability to work under their own initiative.
You will be expected to practice anaesthetics in a number of different surgical specialities including Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Oral and maxilla Facial, Colorectal, and Robotics.
You will also be expected to cover outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab and rotate on the emergency bleep covering cardiac arrests, trauma call and any other airway intervention calls.
You must be able to adapt to change and remain calm and focused under pressure as well as a great team player.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £39,686 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-B-10558-A
Job locations
St Albans City Hospital
St Albans
AL3 5PN
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Albans City Hospital
St Albans
AL3 5PN
Employer's website
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