About this role
Job summary
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our busy and dynamic Theatre teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a passion for orthopaedic surgery to develop within a supportive and progressive peri-operative environment. We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate patient care whilst working within a multidisciplinary theatre team.
Our theatres provide a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, including elective and trauma surgery, and you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their peri-operative journey.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the scrub and circulating role for orthopaedic procedures
Deliver high standards of evidence-based peri-operative care
Prepare and manage specialist orthopaedic instrumentation and equipment
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider MDT
Advocate for patients and maintain patient dignity and safety at all times
Support infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives
Contribute to teaching, mentoring and supporting learners and new staff
Maintain accurate peri-operative documentation and comply with Trust policies and professional standards
We are looking for candidates who have:
Current UK registration with the NMC or HCPC
Previous scrub experience, ideally within orthopaedics
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A flexible and proactive approach to work
A commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care
Whether you are an experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioner or looking to further develop your skills within orthopaedics, we can offer ongoing support, development opportunities and a welcoming team environment.
About us
At Hampshire Hospitals, our ICARE values are at the centre of everything we do:
Inclusive
Compassionate
Accountable
Respectful
Encouraging
If you are passionate about peri-operative care and want to be part of a team striving for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HCPC Computer Literate
Desirable
Post registration course in field of expertise Operating department experience
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile. Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches to the management of patients utilizing clinical reasoning. Multidisciplinary team working Understanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance. Adherence to current statutory requirements, standards and regulations. Awareness of local and national agenda within the specialty.
Desirable
Experience of staff supervision Awareness of local and national agenda within the specialty Experience if staff supervision
Skills & Ability Essential
Ability to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust values Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Good communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession. Show evidence of being self-motivated and motivate others. Be able to demonstrate initiative Have a flexible approach. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Ability to work with the multi/interdisciplinary team and set goals Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for clinical services including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and safely meet the differing needs of the patients. Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort frequently throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment. Clinical Skills appropriate to the relevant area Applies a good understanding of Equality & Diversity in all areas of work
Desirable
Customer Service experience i.e. dealing with complaints
Other Specific Role Requirements Essential
Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
Desirable
Full driving licence Access to own vehicle, which can be insured for business use
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basingstoke and Winchester
Basingstoke/Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)