Job summary
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trustone of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse / Charge Nurse / ODP to support Chase Farm Theatres. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Orthopaedic Team in to the future as we have been named as the North London Orthopaedic Centre and new times ahead for the Trust.
We recently become one of a few hospitals nationally to become an Accredited GIRFT Surgical Hub.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.
About us
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working and leading the Orthopaedic Teams on a daily basis.
Chase Farm Theatres consists of 8 Theatres of which the Orthopaedics operating is done in the state of the art Barn Theatre setting which this is the fourth Barn Theatre in the UK.
This consists of 4 laminar flow hoods with no dividing walls.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176
Desirable
- Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or demonstrated willingness to enrol
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
Desirable
- Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/ students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
- Positive and motivated with attention to detail
Desirable
- Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176
Desirable
- Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or demonstrated willingness to enrol
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
Desirable
- Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/ students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
- Positive and motivated with attention to detail
Desirable
- Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system
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
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).
