An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team in Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced and passionate about Theatres. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a key member of the team in providing the highest quality care during the patients peri-operative journey.

The post holder will have full support and development opportunities.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.

To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.

To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified ODP or RGN

Desirable

• Diploma educated or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Able to demonstrate self motivation and the motivation of others
• Understanding of the need for change in the clinical setting due to strive for quality
• Able to demonstrate good communications skills
• Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Some previous perioperative experience and can demonstrate desire to work in theatre environment
• Dependable on service requirements at time of recruitment the post may be suitable for newly qualified staff or some previous experience may be required
• Can demonstrate the ability to deliver high standards of care
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Can demonstrate the ability to solve problems and prioritise workload

Other Role requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description for further details regarding the role requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District General Hospital

Victoria Road

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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209-A-24-6473055