Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCC7111837
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wycombe Hospital
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Scrub Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
The Loakes Theatres department at Wycombe Hospital is proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for Band 5 theatre nurses, or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), who wish to gain, or build on, experience in this dynamic and interesting role. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, Loakes Theatres department mainly support operations across a range of Orthopaedics and Urology specialities. The theatre team also cover for other specialities such as ENT, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastic surgery and Robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are happy to consider applications from registered nurses or ODPs with previous theatre experience. 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.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- 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.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN/ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating department Practice. NMC or HPC registration
Desirable criteria
- MSPP/ENB 998 teaching /Assessing qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and outside the Trust
- Ability to communicate with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have some a range of complex health care issues, and a variety of sensory /communication / physical/ mental/health/ language needs
- Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time Management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Planning and organisation skill
Desirable criteria
- Complaints procedure training
- Sound knowledge of theatre practice and perioperative issues
- Working knowledge of the NHS and structures/procedures.
- IT skills
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to transfer patients (some with disabilities) using mechanical aids
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Highly developed physical skills (good eye-hand co-ordination) including manual dexterity
- Ability to deal with highly unpleasant smells and body fluids on a daily basis
- Exposure to chemicals (including occasional chemical spills), laboratory samples (blood, gastric contents, biopsies and swabs)
- Exposure to potential hazards; electrical currents (diathermy), lasers, needle-stick and sharps injuries during the course of daily role
Desirable criteria
- Ability to remain in a restricted position for a long period of time
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emmy Gonzales
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494426440
- Additional information
Alternative contact
Susana Francisco
Senior Sister
01494425260
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