About this role
Job summary
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Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking for flexible working opportunities within a modern and supportive surgical environment? We are looking for a Bank Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre professionals, supporting a range of surgical specialties while enjoying the flexibility that bank working can offer. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care and ensuring the smooth running of our operating theatres.
As our Bank Scrub Practitioner, you'll be responsible for providing expert perioperative support across a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and clinical practice are always maintained.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you'll prepare theatre environments, assist during surgical procedures, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of theatre services. You'll also support the development of colleagues and participate in audit and quality improvement activities.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Scrub Practitioner, you will be:
- Supporting the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
- Preparing theatre equipment, instrument trays and consumables.
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Undertaking scrub duties and monitoring swab, needle and instrument counts.
- Running theatre lists efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Supporting junior and unqualified colleagues within the department.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Participating in clinical audit, KPI monitoring and service improvement activities.
- Assisting with the education, training and development of new colleagues and students.
- Contributing to a positive, patient-focused theatre environment.
About us
As a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Scrub), you will also have:
- Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.
- Clinical experience across a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Understanding of infection prevention and health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills.
- Specialist theatre or day surgery qualification - desirable.
What you can expect in return;
- A bank rate of £26.70 per hour
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Scrub),
- Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.
- Clinical experience across a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Understanding of infection prevention and health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills.
Desirable
- Specialist theatre or day surgery qualification - desirable.
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring - desirable.
- Knowledge of change management principles - desirable.
- Research, audit or quality improvement experience - desirable.
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)