Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub

3 weeks ago


Penzance Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The West Cornwall Hospital has 2 theatres we have many specialities including Urology, Hands, Gynaecology / Gynae Oncology, ENT and Ophthalmology.


We are a diverse team who work round the clock to support the community of Cornwall plus all our many visitors.


As a unit we recognise that there is a need to ensure that the peri-operative patients are cared for by a group of professionals that have the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement and evaluate patients with related care interventions. We promote a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.


On site accommodation for first 3 months (single-status) or relocation packages are available if moving from out of county.


Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
This role is expected to fulfil expectations as Theatre Scrub/ODP Practitioner in Theatres.


To work as a skilled member of the theatres team, providing knowledgeable assistance to operating surgeons and surgical teams during the full intraoperative pathway.


To deliver high quality patient care and the management of patients during procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic.


To develop skills and speciality-based knowledge to support surgical practice in Theatres following rotation plan in Theatres.


To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team.


To be able to take charge of the given shift for a surgical operating list and a group of patients in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Person-in-charge or Clinical Matron.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Knowledge and skill acquired during a programme leading to professional registration with either NMC or HPCP. Specialist training will be provided.


Knowledge and competence in basic life support ( adult and paediatric ).


Demonstrable ability to support surgical procedures in the emergency situation.


Maintain own professional registration and practice within the NMC / HPC


Scrub experience in Ophthalmology for at least 6 months
Work experience in Ophthalmology Areas / Department

Scrub experience in Ophthalmology for at least 6 months
Work experience in Ophthalmology Areas / Department



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