Theatre Scrub Nurse | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The Amersham Plastics Skin Centre is a new, safe and efficient addition to the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. We are now looking for a Band 5 theatre nurse who wish to gain, or build upon, experience in this dynamic role. We are an elective surgical site, conducting local anaesthetic operations within Plastic surgery, Vascular surgery, and recently beginning Oculo‑plastic surgery. You can expect a supportive development and training process, taking you from your current level of experience in one, or more, of the surgical specialties we work within. Development of staff competencies enables an efficient, compassionate peri‑operative environment, which provides excellent and holistic care for our patients. We are happy to consider applications from registered nurses, ODPs, and those due to qualify imminently. Full training will be provided and the competency packages are tailored to individual development needs. 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. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Christina Hoar – Lead Scrub Practitioner Amersham Plastics Skin Centre. christina.hoar@nhs.net Key Responsibilities To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre team providing the highest standard of care and ensuring the safety of patients at all times To plan, assess, implement, evaluate and reflect on all care provided, working with the multidisciplinary team to bring about agreed changes wherever necessary The post-holder will work closely with the Theatre Manager and other MDT colleagues in following and monitoring policies, standards and guidelines, and support/ supervise registered staff/ support workers/ learners in training and ongoing development. To participate in the management and organisation of the operating Theatre Department and Recovery area. 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. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. Our values 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. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr