Theatre Practitioner / Scrub Nurses

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics amd Recovery covering Major Surgery(Long Term Opportunities Available)

Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust

Locations covered: Worcester Royal Hospital / Alexandra Hospital

Band 5 - Basic pay rate £22.00 ph, Sat/Night £26.39 ph, Sun/Bank Hol £26.39 ph

Flexibility is the key to a healthy work life balance, are you looking for work to fit in with your commitments or alternatively looking for a permanent position but not ready to commit just yet? If you have answered yes to any of the above question’s, then temporary staffing could be just what you are looking for.

The choice is yours you can either work fully flexibly or if you would prefer to work in Theatres on a more regular basis then long term placements can be arranged. Please don’t hesitate and apply now.

NHS Professionals manages the temporary staffing needs of around 60 NHS Trusts across England. An integral part of the NHS, it aims to reduce trusts’ spending on flexible workers without compromising quality, by providing greater transparency of demand and supplying bank staff at the best possible rate. Its bank of more than 40,000 flexible workers comprises general and specialist nurses, doctors, midwives, admin/clerical, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, support services among other healthcare professionals.

The Trust are now looking to expand their flexible workforce via the NHSP Bank across all sites. You will work alongside the Trusts’ dedicated Theatre Team who are committed to delivering excellent patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced theatre staff to expand their existing skills and knowledge.

Duties:

As a Theatre Practitioner at Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust you will be responsible for the following:

1. To ensure the maintenance of a high quality, patient focused care at all times in partnership with substantive staff

2. To provide effective leadership and act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

3. To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres for a surgical procedure.

4. To co-ordinate and carry out all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.

5. To act as patient advocate throughout the theatre process.

In order to apply for this post you must be a Nursing or ODP registered professional with a relevant qualification in your specific theatre discipline / demonstrable relevant experience (minimum of 6 months).

Registration with NHS Professionals is subject to employment history and reference checking and offers of registration are therefore conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references.

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

• Competitive, weekly pay
• Flexible way of working
• First Choice of available bank shifts
• Access to the NHSP Stakeholder Pension
• paid annual leave, statutory maternity/paternity pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our very own pension’s scheme called ‘NHSP Stakeholder pension’

Please note that you will be contacted via email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails regularly.

We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that you will be contacted via e-mail throughout the recruitment process, so please check your e-mails regularly.

We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.