Lead Theatre Scrub Nurse

3 weeks ago

King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

Position Overview

Are you a qualified nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) seeking to advance your career in theatre as a Lead Theatre Scrub Nurse? Join our dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT.

We provide a nurturing, dynamic, and challenging work atmosphere, emphasizing the training and professional growth of our personnel.

Our aim is to support your development in this role, guided by our Practice Development Facilitator, who is available within the department to assist all staff in achieving their professional goals.

Required Experience

A significant level of experience in the operating theatre is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, possessing extensive experience across various theatre specialties and demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

We seek individuals who are proactive, well-organized, and exhibit a positive attitude towards adaptability and change management. This position is designed for someone with proficiency in scrub practices across multiple surgical specialties, including orthopaedic surgery. Additionally, there will be an expectation to coordinate and oversee the entire operation of the theatre department, which includes troubleshooting in all areas of the peri-operative environment.

We also anticipate that candidates will serve as professional role models for our team and department.

Application Requirements

Applications will only be accepted from registered ODPs or nurses registered with the UK HCPC or NMC, holding a UK-approved qualification.

About Our Organization

This is an exciting time to become part of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We are embarking on a transformative journey to establish a new state-of-the-art facility, set to open in the near future, alongside undertaking significant digital transformation initiatives.

Our upcoming electronic patient record (EPR) system will replace traditional paper-based records, enhancing the quality and safety of care provided at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

We offer a comprehensive array of specialized, acute, obstetric, and community-based services to approximately 331,000 individuals across various regions.

As an ambitious organization, we uphold our core values of kindness, wellness, and fairness. We are committed to continuous quality improvement, as evidenced by our recent CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good'. We take pride in being a nurturing environment for learning and growth through recognized educational programs and apprenticeships.

We value and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, fostering a community atmosphere and a positive team spirit. Our facilities include approximately 530 beds across 33 wards, complemented by newly constructed education and training resources, alongside a talented team eager to welcome you.

Job Responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications and Professional Development

Essential Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC or ODP/ODA registered with the HCPC
  • A UK-recognized anaesthetic qualification

Desirable Qualifications

  • A recognized Teaching qualification

Experience Requirements

Essential Experience

  • Experience at band 5 theatre practitioner with relevant clinical experience pertinent to the role.
  • Experience in teaching and staff development.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in coordinating the daily operations of an operating department
  • Familiarity with peri-operative care of patients in a day surgery setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge of multiple scrub specialties, including orthopaedic surgery
  • Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various situations
  • Ability to manage all aspects of standard operating theatre lists

Desirable Skills

  • Understanding of staff rostering systems
  • Capability to conduct departmental audits

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