About this role
Job summary
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We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern surgical environment where patient safety, clinical excellence and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary theatre team, you'll play a key role in supporting a wide range of surgical procedures while helping us deliver outstanding outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
Whether you're an experienced Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking to further develop your career, you'll find a supportive environment with opportunities to expand your skills, contribute to service development and help shape the future of theatre services.
Main duties of the job
As our Scrub Practitioner, you will be:
Delivering high standards of patient care and safety throughout the peri-operative journey. Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure efficient and effective running of theatre lists. Scrubbing for a variety of procedures and ensuring adherence to all theatre techniques and protocols. Monitoring and maintaining standards relating to instrument, swab and needle counts. Supporting theatre preparation, equipment checks and infection prevention and control processes. Assisting with clinical audits, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. Sharing specialist knowledge and supporting the development of junior colleagues and students. Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of theatre services.
About us
As an NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner with scrub experience, you will also have:
A minimum of two years scrub experience across a variety of specialities, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and service excellence Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy theatre environment A proactive approach to learning, development and service improvement What you can expect in return
A salary of up to £50,342.66 depending on your skills and experience Work 37.5 hours over 4 days No on-call, no night work or working on bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development Outstanding long-term career opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
As an NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner with scrub experience, A minimum of two years scrub experience across a variety of specialities, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships. A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and service excellence. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy theatre environment. A proactive approach to learning, development and service improvement. The ability to work flexibly and contribute positively to a supportive team culture.
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Barley Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 8YY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)