Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and caring Scrub Practitioner within
our busy theatre suite.
Are you a motivated and patient focused Registered Nurse/ Operating
Department Practitioner (ODP) who is proud to demonstrate a continuous high
standard of clinical practice, then Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear from you!!
We offer a wide range of surgical specialties Ophthalmic, Orthopedics &
Trauma, General surgery including Colorectal, Upper GI, Gynecology, Breast, ENT
& Urology as well as providing 24-hour emergency surgery, Obstetrics &
Critical care services for one of Europes and the UKs fastest growing and most
vibrant towns.
Applications from Undergraduate ODPs / RNs in their final year of training
will be welcomed.
Interview Date: 18/10/2022
Main duties of the job
As a successful candidate you will be responsible for the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of perioperative care programs. Our
successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of
scrub practice
You
will provide high quality care for patients undergoing surgical intervention
and skilled assistance to the Surgeon to always ensure the highest standard of patient
safety.
You
will work alongside Anaesthetics and Recovery Practitioners supported by a
brilliant carer team to ensure the patients path through the theatre suite is a
safe and productive journey.
Interview date: 18/10/2022
About us
We are a friendly team with a strong regional reputation for best practice.
We welcome new staff and will provide you with a comprehensive induction
programme to support your new role. Regular CPD will be provided to continually
update and introduce you to new techniques and best practice. To encourage this
over the past 12 months we have developed our own dedicated simulation and
clinical training Theatre with our operating suite. We have a full time
Peri-operative Practice educator and access to a Trust CPD funding for further
professional development. We offer an excellent working environment and
ongoing support from a highly effective friendly team
Our staff are
never just a number, they are part of one team that is supported by our amazing
patients and community.
As a teaching
hospital, we place a great emphasis on learning and development, making sure
you can be the best you can be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as
part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will primarily provide
comprehensive skilled assistance within all aspects of their role in
Anaesthetics, Theatre Scrub and recovery.
They will
be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to
patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In
addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of junior
staff will be their responsibility in order to ensure the provision of a high
quality and cost effective service to patients and users.
The
Practitioner will be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and
enhance the good standard and reputation of the trust and:
Nursing
(acknowledgment NMC Code of Professional Conduct 2008)
Operating
Department Practitioner (acknowledgment HCPC Code of
Professional
Conduct 2012)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as
part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will primarily provide
comprehensive skilled assistance within all aspects of their role in
Anaesthetics, Theatre Scrub and recovery.
They will
be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to
patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In
addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of junior
staff will be their responsibility in order to ensure the provision of a high
quality and cost effective service to patients and users.
The
Practitioner will be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and
enhance the good standard and reputation of the trust and:
Nursing
(acknowledgment NMC Code of Professional Conduct 2008)
Operating
Department Practitioner (acknowledgment HCPC Code of
Professional
Conduct 2012)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have recent experience in an acute care setting.
- Documented evidence of supervising staff
- Documented evidence of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Registration with HCPC as an ODP
- Registration on Part 1, or 12 of NMC Register (RN Adult)
- For RN undertaking Anaesthetic role qualifications must be recognised a post graduate university awarded anaesthetic qualification
- Evidence of ability to teach in practice
- Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
- Knowledge of surgical procedures
- HPC/NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
- Evidence based practice
- Legal requirements relating to patients and staff
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
- Aware of the responsibilities for assuming sole charge of a Theatre department.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal/non-verbal
- Effective organisation skills, including time management and prioritising skills
- Self-appraisal and Leadership and Motivation
- Ability to work under pressure, acting at all times with respect for others.
- Ability to articulate, discuss and implement plans for development
- Appraisal of staff and self
- Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work across sister hospital site
- Compliance with Trust uniform policy
- Meet the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
- Occupational Health Clearance in line with Trust policy
Desirable
- Minimum of 12 months experience at Band 5 in related speciality dependant of completion of the competency framework
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subject
- Clinical Supervision
- Research and Development
- Ability to take on responsibility for a theatre/ department as required
- Experience of supporting staff
- Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues
Further Information
Essential
- In the absence of a Senior Practitioner, you will act as a list lead, taking responsibility for elective specialities, completing accurate documentation to ensure adherence to protocol thus always ensuring patient and staff safety.
- Our scrub practitioners will have significant responsibility in ensuring that all instrumentation available for use prior to procedures and meets all decontamination criteria to maintain standards of practice and minimise risk to patient safety.
- Our Scrub Practitioners will be expected to possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills.
- You should also thrive on working in a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about providing a high standard of care. Practitioners will be team players with a flexible attitude to the service requirements, and a defined awareness of the importance of service delivery. Multi skilling is encouraged and those wishing to broaden their range of clinical skills will be supported. We would welcome individuals who have an enthusiastic approach to teaching students and junior members of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have recent experience in an acute care setting.
- Documented evidence of supervising staff
- Documented evidence of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Registration with HCPC as an ODP
- Registration on Part 1, or 12 of NMC Register (RN Adult)
- For RN undertaking Anaesthetic role qualifications must be recognised a post graduate university awarded anaesthetic qualification
- Evidence of ability to teach in practice
- Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
- Knowledge of surgical procedures
- HPC/NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
- Evidence based practice
- Legal requirements relating to patients and staff
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
- Aware of the responsibilities for assuming sole charge of a Theatre department.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal/non-verbal
- Effective organisation skills, including time management and prioritising skills
- Self-appraisal and Leadership and Motivation
- Ability to work under pressure, acting at all times with respect for others.
- Ability to articulate, discuss and implement plans for development
- Appraisal of staff and self
- Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work across sister hospital site
- Compliance with Trust uniform policy
- Meet the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
- Occupational Health Clearance in line with Trust policy
Desirable
- Minimum of 12 months experience at Band 5 in related speciality dependant of completion of the competency framework
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subject
- Clinical Supervision
- Research and Development
- Ability to take on responsibility for a theatre/ department as required
- Experience of supporting staff
- Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues
Further Information
Essential
- In the absence of a Senior Practitioner, you will act as a list lead, taking responsibility for elective specialities, completing accurate documentation to ensure adherence to protocol thus always ensuring patient and staff safety.
- Our scrub practitioners will have significant responsibility in ensuring that all instrumentation available for use prior to procedures and meets all decontamination criteria to maintain standards of practice and minimise risk to patient safety.
- Our Scrub Practitioners will be expected to possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills.
- You should also thrive on working in a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about providing a high standard of care. Practitioners will be team players with a flexible attitude to the service requirements, and a defined awareness of the importance of service delivery. Multi skilling is encouraged and those wishing to broaden their range of clinical skills will be supported. We would welcome individuals who have an enthusiastic approach to teaching students and junior members of staff.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
