About this role
Job summary Spire Dunedin Hospital is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our dynamic Theatre Team on a Bank basis
Main duties of the job Scrub for Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics, cosmetics, gynae and ENT to name a few Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description Job responsibilities Spire Healthcare, Dunedin | Reading | Scrub- Nurse/ODP | Theatre | Competitive rates | Flexible working |
Spire Dunedin Hospital is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our dynamic Theatre Team on a Bank basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the region's most respected Consultants, supporting a wide range of surgical specialties within a professional and patient-focused environment. As part of our Theatre Team, you will play a key role in delivering excellent clinical care whilst enjoying the flexibility of bank work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Hospital covers a wide variety of surgical procedures:
Scrub for Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics, cosmetics, gynae and ENT to name a fewDevelop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needsYou will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organize data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant othersYou will also develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security and infection control, lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
Who we are looking for: Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with at least 2 years scrub experienceCurrent NMC/HCPC registration with no restriction on practice Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervisionCompetence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualificationYou will be highly motivated and used to working in challenging but rewarding environment.Orthopaedic experience would be highly desirable
Contract:- Bank
Working Hours:- Monday - Saturday - various shift pattern Flexibility is required.
Benefits Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveUnsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all)Access to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC/HCPC registration with no restriction on practice
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with at least 2 years scrub experience
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 Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address 16 Bath Road
Reading
RG1 6NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)