The Loakes Theatres department at Wycombe Hospital is proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for a self-motivated, experienced theatre scrub practitioner to take on this exciting and challenging role in our team. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, our department mainly support operations across a range of Orthopaedic and Urology specialities. The theatre team also covers for other specialities such as ENT, Gynaecology, Plastic surgery, General surgery and Robotic surgery.

You can expect a supportive and stretching career development programme, which will take you from your current level of experience to expertise in one, or more, of the surgical specialities we have to offer. This competency-based programme is a key part of our vision for an efficient, compassionate peri-operative environment, which provide exceptional care for our patients and fully supports our staff in delivering this.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with substantial Orthopaedic and Urology scrub experience at band 5. You will be responsible for leading a theatre team on a day to day basis, whilst supporting the longer-term planning of care delivery within one specific speciality. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team.

You will:

• Be a NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP with recent experience within theatre services.
• Be motivated and enthusiastic about your own professional development and keen to enhance skills and competencies within the team.
• Have a recognised mentorship qualification or be prepared to gain this.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of supportive and flexible team working.

Only Practitioners with significant post-qualification theatre experience will be considered. Successful candidates will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of care in surgery and provide evidence that they share our values, Collaborating with colleagues and service users, Aspiring to improve, Respecting the choices, wishes and attitudes of others and Enabling others to achieve their potential.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Emmy Gonzales (Senior Sister, Loakes Theatres) atemmy.gonzales@nhs.netor call 01494426440.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RN (adult) or ODP
• Diploma in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant post registration experience

Desirable

• Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
• Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
• Recognised advanced communication skills
• Degree in related field (or willingness to work towards)
• Recognised advanced specialist training in chosen field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at a Band 5 nursing level within Orthopaedic and Urology scrub
• Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents, reports
• Dexterity and accuracy required for medicine administration and clinical interventions

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate non antagonistic behaviour in stressful situations.
• Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff
• Ability to plan and organise complex activities, programmes which may need adjustment on a regular basis depending on activity

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Good team worker
• The ability to take part in the on call rota

Desirable

• The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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