Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated senior orthopaedic scrub practitioner to join our friendly, dynamic, hard-working team.
This is a great opportunity to get on board as we develop both orthopaedic and spinal service. It's not just the service we are developing in the last few years, we have sent our team to the London Hip and Knee meeting, AfPP conference, ZimmerBiomet Symposiums, surgical first assistant course and more
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated senior orthopaedic scrub practitioner to join our friendly, dynamic, hard-working team.
This is a great opportunity to get on board as we develop both orthopaedic and spinal service. It's not just the service we are developing in the last few years, we have sent our team to the London Hip and Knee meeting, AfPP conference, ZimmerBiomet Symposiums, surgical first assistant course and more. You will be supported by a proactive and forward-thinking Leadership team and have access to a dedicated theatre education and development lead.
If you have a passion for delivering the best possible care to our Self Pay, Insured and NHS patients then we would like to hear from you.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse to join the assembling team for our New Day Case Unit- Glendon Wood
The new development, a combined investment of £14.5 million, will provide much needed outpatient (including physiotherapy), diagnostics and theatre capacity to support the current waiting times for secondary care as well as meet the future demands of an ageing and growing local population, reaching over 250K people in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. The day case facility will provide 2 x laminar flow theatres, endoscopy suite, an ambulatory service, static CT, MRI, X-Ray & Ultrasound, 6 Consulting Rooms, and 1 Treatment Room. Our new facility will be launched at a time when Kettering General Hospital propose to commence their own redevelopment of their existing site, and therefore we can provide capacity and support to the local healthcare system whilst this is taking place.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated senior orthopaedic scrub practitioner to join our friendly, dynamic, hard-working team.
This is a great opportunity to get on board as we develop both orthopaedic and spinal service. It's not just the service we are developing in the last few years, we have sent our team to the London Hip and Knee meeting, AfPP conference, ZimmerBiomet Symposiums, surgical first assistant course and more. You will be supported by a proactive and forward-thinking Leadership team and have access to a dedicated theatre education and development lead.
If you have a passion for delivering the best possible care to our Self Pay, Insured and NHS patients then we would like to hear from you.
What you'll bring with you:
* Current NMC/HCPC registration
* Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) - Desirable but not essential
* Experience in orthopaedics, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments reconstruction
* Current medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environment
* Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards in a surgical environment
* The ability to work in other Clinical departments as required
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral
* Excellent customer care skill
* A good standard of computer literacy
* The ability to work within a team
* The ability to time-manage
* Flexible during periods of low activity and work extra hours where required
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell moreFlexible shift optionsPrivate Healthcare and Life AssuranceFree parking and subsidised staff restaurantFree uniformAccess to our employee Discount ProgrammeWellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice Free DBS checkingLong service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse to join the assembling team for our New Day Case Unit- Glendon Wood
The new development, a combined investment of £14.5 million, will provide much needed outpatient (including physiotherapy), diagnostics and theatre capacity to support the current waiting times for secondary care as well as meet the future demands of an ageing and growing local population, reaching over 250K people in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. The day case facility will provide 2 x laminar flow theatres, endoscopy suite, an ambulatory service, static CT, MRI, X-Ray & Ultrasound, 6 Consulting Rooms, and 1 Treatment Room. Our new facility will be launched at a time when Kettering General Hospital propose to commence their own redevelopment of their existing site, and therefore we can provide capacity and support to the local healthcare system whilst this is taking place.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated senior orthopaedic scrub practitioner to join our friendly, dynamic, hard-working team.
This is a great opportunity to get on board as we develop both orthopaedic and spinal service. It's not just the service we are developing in the last few years, we have sent our team to the London Hip and Knee meeting, AfPP conference, ZimmerBiomet Symposiums, surgical first assistant course and more. You will be supported by a proactive and forward-thinking Leadership team and have access to a dedicated theatre education and development lead.
If you have a passion for delivering the best possible care to our Self Pay, Insured and NHS patients then we would like to hear from you.
What you'll bring with you:
* Current NMC/HCPC registration
* Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) - Desirable but not essential
* Experience in orthopaedics, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments reconstruction
* Current medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environment
* Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards in a surgical environment
* The ability to work in other Clinical departments as required
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral
* Excellent customer care skill
* A good standard of computer literacy
* The ability to work within a team
* The ability to time-manage
* Flexible during periods of low activity and work extra hours where required
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell moreFlexible shift optionsPrivate Healthcare and Life AssuranceFree parking and subsidised staff restaurantFree uniformAccess to our employee Discount ProgrammeWellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice Free DBS checkingLong service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Being able to cover multiple disciplines or specialties within Theatre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Being able to cover multiple disciplines or specialties within Theatre.
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.