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Location

Walsall, West Midlands | United Kingdom

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Job description

The post holder will form a part of the theatre team providing Scrub and Recovery skills to patients undergoing surgery.

If suitably qualified will offer support and assistance to the anaesthetist during the Anaesthetic phase of the patients journey.

Responsibilities associated with scrubbing in the operating theatre and assisting the surgeon

Responsibility for the

Act always following our Trust Values and in line with your professional code of conduct.

Displaying a high level of patient care . patient during the immediate post operative phase of the patients recovery.

Would you be interested in joining our team?

We have a number of opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic, engaged and forward thinking practitioners to join our busy, friendly operating team. We are looking for staff that will assist in developing our progressive service whilst making a positive contribution towards the team’s pursuit of excellence.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres.

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre’s needs. We will provide you with support and training for your primary role within theatres and offer opportunities for your personal and professional development.

The successful candidates will demonstrate a flexible attitude and will deliver a high standard of quality care within the department. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work within a team to deliver a high quality service to our patients.

Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Please see attached Job Description and person spec.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.

Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:-

General Surgery

Trauma and Orthopaedics

Anaesthetics and Recovery

ENT and Dental

Gynaecology

Urology

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre’s needs.

This advert closes on Monday 11 Mar 2024

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