Job Description
Scrub Nurse
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum DOE
Join our team:
We are An Independent NHS accredited provider of health& care services based in Manchester.
Independent NHS accredited providers play a crucial role in complementing the services offered by
the NHS, helping to reduce waiting times, improve access to care, and enhance the overall quality of healthcare delivery in the community.
Looking for a meaningful career in healthcare that allows you to make a tangible difference in peoples lives?
As an independent provider, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where innovation, compassion and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
JOB PURPOSE
- The role of the advanced practitioner is a multi-disciplinary inter-professional
role and whilst there may be some variations in responsibility and clinical roles
this job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for these post
holders whilst working within the Group.
- To provide highly specialised surgical assistance in all aspects of surgery to
Consultant Surgeons and junior medical staff in the operating theatres
To understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and
clinical decision for which the surgical assistant is accountable.
- To have an advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- To have an advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical
techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in
surgery
- To understand the principles of surgical technique required for various
disease entitles requiring surgery
- Assist with the co-ordination and smooth running of the operating sessions by
liaising with theatre and other personnel as appropriate
- To assist in the training of theatre staff in all aspects of theatre practice
- To assist in the development of new equipment for surgery and the maintenance of such equipment in conjunction with theatre personnel
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- RGN/ AHP/ HCS/ ODP
- To have undertaken advanced scrub practitioner surgical skills course
- To have evidence of continuing professional development
Experience:
- Demonstrable post registration experience. Familiar with care of the critically ill/unstable patient.
- Experience of working effectively within a MDT setting. Flexible approach to work.
- To have experience as theatre nurse within surgical theatres.
- Experience of working in a theatre environment.
- A competent practitioner with evidence of gaining and practicing some or all of the clinical and operational skills obtained it the job description. Proven leadership and management skills.
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home
Licence/Certification:
NMC (preferred)
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