Senior Scrub Theatre Nurses and ODP- Cepod/ Vascular theatres inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
FRI 25 OCT 2024
Band 6: £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
PERMANENT
MAXILLOFACIAL NHS PENSION WEEKEND
Opportunity for Leadership, The role allows for significant leadership responsibilities, supporting and deputising for the Theatre Sister or Charge Nurse/ODP, which enhances management skills.
Professional Development, There are ample education and training opportunities for staff, including the chance to mentor pre and post registration students, fostering a culture of learning.
Diverse Surgical Experience, The position involves scrubbing for a variety of complex cases, including general, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, and plastic surgeries, broadening clinical expertise.
Team Environment, Working in a small, dedicated team fosters strong professional relationships and a collaborative atmosphere, vital for effective patient care.
Impactful Role, Being a visible and assertive figure helps to ensure high-quality patient care and safety, allowing for personal fulfillment and professional pride.
Job Security, As part of the NHS, this role offers stability and benefits associated with public sector employment, including comprehensive health insurance and pension plans.
Work Schedule Flexibility, The role provides a rotation system including weekends, bank holidays, and night duty, which can be appealing for those seeking varied work hours.
The role of "Senior Scrub Theatre Nurses and ODP - Cepod/Vascular theatres" at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London involves supporting the Theatre Sister or Charge Nurse/ODP to provide high-quality nursing care and manage theatre resources effectively. The position requires the candidate to oversee day-to-day operations, take charge of the unit, and manage a team with minimal supervision. Candidates should be Registered Nurses or Registered ODPs with at least 2 years of scrub experience, including 1 year in emergency or vascular theatres, and familiarity with scrubbing for complex procedures in various specialities.
The successful applicants will possess strong communication skills and enjoy working within a small, dedicated team. They will also be involved in staff training, leadership, and management, supporting the Band 7 Team Leader while prioritizing theatre operations. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts. A positive, motivating approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care are essential.
Overall, candidates should be confident in their clinical knowledge and leadership abilities to ensure effective teamwork and uphold best practices in patient care.
The successful applicants will possess strong communication skills and enjoy working within a small, dedicated team. They will also be involved in staff training, leadership, and management, supporting the Band 7 Team Leader while prioritizing theatre operations. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts. A positive, motivating approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care are essential.
Overall, candidates should be confident in their clinical knowledge and leadership abilities to ensure effective teamwork and uphold best practices in patient care.
- To support and deputise for the Theatre Sister or Charge Nurse/ODP to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
- Also to carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the theatre area /department.
- To take charge of the unit on a regular basis and manage a cohort of staff in the department with minimal supervision.
- To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential e.g. critical care setting.
- We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 RN/ODP or band 6 scrub staff nurses/ ODP who are interested in gaining further leadership and management skills in this innovative and busy specialty.
- Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a small, busy and dedicated team.
- You will need to be RN or Registered ODP with a minimum of 2 years' experience in scrub ( at least 1year in EMERGENCY/ VASCULAR theatres) at band 5/6 level.
- The successful applicants must have experience in scrubbing for complex GENERAL, VASCULAR, ENT ,MAX FAX AND PLASTIC cases.
- The post holder will be also working weekends , bank holidays and night duty as part of their rota rotation.,
- The successful applicant will be expected to support their Band 7 Team Leader through effective leadership and management of the team and the ability to prioritise and organise the day to day running of theatres.
- A positive approach which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential as well as ability to challenge poor practice and behaviours.
- This position will require someone that is confident in their knowledge anddelivery of excellence in every aspect of patient care and day to day leadership.
- They will be visible and assertive figure for staff, patients and relatives and able demonstrate commitment to delivering a safe, high quality current evidence based practice.
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