Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term/secondment up to 12 months. The post may become Permanent at the end of this Fixed Term/Secondment.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-7442446-TP-SY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Practitioner- Maternity
Band 5
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new operating theatre team for Maternity. York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust provides care to women living in and around York, North Yorkshire and the East Cost, with an increase demand on Caesarean Sections (elective and emergency).
We are looking for experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our Maternity operating theatre team in York and Scarborough. This is a golden opportunity to work within our Maternity multidisciplinary team and have a positive impact in our community.
To be successful in your application, you will need to be able to demonstrate either 3 years’ experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years’ experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
- Actively supports patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
- Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
- Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
- To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
- Responsible for adhering to the NMC / HCPC professional Code of Conduct.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN or HCPC registration will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in details provided will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years’ experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years’ experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres
Desirable criteria
- Practice assessor / mentor experience
- Willingness to train as a mentor
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Services within the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
- Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH
Behaviour
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.
Desirable criteria
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT
Skills and atrributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
- Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to negotiate and problem solve.
- Numeric skills and keyboard skills
Disposition
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Committed to working with people.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
- Demonstrate a commitment to selfdevelopment.
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
- Nicola Hudson
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
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