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Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse)
Closed for applications on: 11-Nov-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 11-Nov-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Address
- The Ridge
- Town
- St Leonards on sea
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- DAS
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
We are looking for experienced and dynamic Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioners whom are looking to develop their practice at the Conquest Hospital. Working in elective and emergency General, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynae, Obstetric, ENT and Breast surgery.
You must be committed to providing excellent standards of patient care with good communication skills.
Candidates need to show professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and to thrive in a busy environment.
The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development. You will receive ongoing support from our practice educators and continuing professional development along with opportunities to enhance your experience. You will also be responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing junior staff.
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To support the Department Matrons/Deputy Leads in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998.
- A1/D32 D33
- Evidence of relevant CPD/Revalidation documents.
- Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
- Management/leadership course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
- Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
- Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.
- Risk assessor training & experience
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anna Lawrence
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314500
- Additional information
Anna Lawrence
Matron, Trauma and orthopaedics
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