Theatre Scrub Nurse – Registered Operating Department Practitioner/RGN

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Full time
Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we care for our staff as much as we care for our patients, and we would encourage you to come and join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.

Being a small district general hospital there is a real community feel, and all staff participate in a variety of out of work interests, from spinning Classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five a side football at nearby Queens Park.

Our department of 12 Operating Theatres provides a structured induction programme offering supernumerary time to help you settle into your role and is tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. All this is fully facilitated by our own Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.

Main duties of the job

As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by providing skilled assistance to clinicians during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia and the undertaking of both scrubbing and circulating duties within a wide range of surgical specialties. They will also provide skilled care in PACU and ensure that the highest possible standards of individualised patient care are always maintained. The post holder will also have delegated responsibility for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.

About us

We believe that everyone should have the right work-life balance and that work should fit in with the rest of your life and not rule your life! We positively encourage flexible working arrangements and will try to accommodate all staff requests whilst still meeting the needs of the service. We believe that a happy workforce is a productive and caring workforce.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers the following staff benefits:

Employer and employee contributory pension scheme. 27 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) and rises with service plus bank holidays. Access to the cycle to work scheme. Flexible working opportunities. Accessible local transport. Onsite parking facilities.

Not only this but we also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, which can be viewed at

Employee Benefits .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

What to do next If you have any further questions or if you'd like to come and meet us and have a chat, please contact Donna Botham and Steve Jones Theatre Matrons on 01246 516262 or email donna.botham@nhs.net, sjones60@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent). Current NMC/HCPC Registration. Students awaiting final results or registration are also eligible to apply. Anaesthetic qualification (RGN). Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.

Desirable

Relevant teaching qualification/mentorship module & experience of supporting students in practice. Relevant post qualification theatre/PACU experience. RGN with relevant anaesthetic qualification.

Experience

Essential

An understanding of patient care within the operating theatre & the provision of individualised care. Works within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC, possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

Broad range of theatre/PACU experience. Broad health care experience or working within hospital areas other than the Operating Department. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff development. Experience of utilising operating department IT management systems (e.g., ORMIS). Experience of documentation & record keeping. Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good organisational and time management skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Broad understanding of current health care issues. Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role. Able to effectively manage resources (both human & material).

Desirable

Experience of emergency and elective work. Post registration experience in theatres/PACU. Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Professional image.

Desirable

Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so. Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks.

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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