Theatre Scrub/Recovery Practitioner

Band 5 (37.5 hours per week)

Previous applicants need not apply (within 3 months)

Croydon University Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join the Theatre Team as a Theatre Practitioner .

We are interested in candidates with some Theatre scrub experience , able to demonstrate a commitment to developing yourself and support other colleagues in various specialty. You will act as a role model for others, promoting best practice and delivery of high quality , patient centered care.

You will be rotated through the different specialties, including Emergency theatres, learning to become an expert in the patient care team leading intraoperative /scrubbing and making sure the patient's pathway is maintained throughout .

The diversity of the specialties we offer makes this a simulating and engaging place to work in and the department is supported by dedicated and established multidisciplinary team along with practice educator .

We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued.

What can we offer you?

We can offer you a wide and varied surgical workload that will support you in your development, of your skills and experience ,and you'll enjoy the rapport and effective way of working.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be part of the clinical team , who ensure that clinical care of the patients, and others service users , receive an efficient/effective quality of care.

Within this role you will be expected to work across both the Croydon Elective & Emergency Surgical Centre.

The Role Responsibilities' Will Be:

• Prepare the Clinical area (theatres) to receive patients for surgical procedures.
• Provide assistance in clinical area for immediate post -operative care when the need arises .
• Assist in the positioning / preparation of the patient as directed by the surgical team.
• Ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the lab in the correct box provided .
• Ensure all patient information is well documented on the IT system and everything is logged accurately on the correct system in accordance with Trust and departmental policy and procedure .
• Ensuring infection control policy is adhered to.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse /ODP
• Evidence of continued professional development
• UK Recognized registration
• Theatre course

Desirable

• Number of year of experience in all different field eg Paediatrics
• Intravenous therapy qualiciation

Experience

Essential

• number of year experience in scrubbing for any specialty
• Demonstrate up dated clinical knowledge in acute setting
• Able to use own initiative in communicating difficult issues

Desirable

• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to supervise and motivate others

Skill /Knowledge

Essential

• IT skills
• Able to manage difficult situation eg Complex Airway management
• Able to take on more responsibilities
• Able to meet the demanding workload and plan delivery and evaluate care
• Able to work using own initiative and be self -motivated
• Proven communication skills both orally and written
• Able to prioritize and meet deadline

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking appraisals
• Leadership or managment experience
• Infection control audit

Other /Factors

Essential

• Punctual/Enthusiastic
• Flexible/
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work mixed shifts

Desirable

• Current Healthcare development appropriate to theatres
• Care models of planning in surgical environment audit

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London road , Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

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199-6287872-MC-A