About this role
Job summary
The role would be that of a band 5 working in general /gynaecology surgery and orthopaedics A band 5 would be expected to take charge of a list and ensure the patient had the best, safest and efficient experience perioperatively. They would help coordinate the equipment requirements ensuring the list ran smoothly and any specimens taken were dealt with appropriately and labelled correctly.
Main duties of the job
The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has exciting opportunities for Scrub Nurses/ODP with part time vacancies.
The successful candidates will be joining a highly successful team that pride themselves at putting patients first.
We are looking for enthusiastic motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy the challenge of working with a supportive team in a busy environment. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer full training. This is a brilliant chance to join our friendly team in providing a first class service to our patients.
You will work in a supportive atmosphere with huge potential to develop and progress.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice
- Relevant teaching certificate
Desirable
- Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience in relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Completion of competency package
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of both theory and practice for orthopaedic scrub staff
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of Hartlepool
Holdforth Road
Hartlepool
TS26 9AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)