Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Nurse/ODP) Banbury

The New Foscote Hospital

The New Foscote Hospital, part of the Akessa Health Care Group, is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised ODP or scrub nurse, to join our team. This role is due to a long standing colleagues planned retirement after decades of service at this hospital.

This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care, with significant investment having been made into the hospital with laminar flow operating rooms.

In considering this role please note that:

• This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
• Our colleagues lead by example
• Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working
• Akessa health Care is expanding and there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.

Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to the colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a ODP or nursing role but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. We are only interested in candidates who are looking for a long term position and have clear career development goals.

Main duties of the job

At The New Foscote Hospital, the Registered Nurse/ODP will assist the delivery of the care provision within the Operating Department.

This is a skilled area, requiring attention to detail, technological knowledge, knowledge of anatomy and physiology , and importantly excellent communication skills, compassion and empathy and respect for patient dignity.

The team at this hospital group takes great pride in what we do. The clinical outcomes at The New Foscote Hospital are amongst the best in the world. The hospital was rated amongst the top 10 hospitals in UK for both private and NHS patients experiences.

About us

Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.

The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 100 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practice here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing staff and support teams

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region.

107 Harley Street is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility which has been providing oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic, cosmetic and general surgery, and rheumatology treatments since 2010.

The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters. Managed and run by clinicians, all colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services, with strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

Job responsibilities

• To assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
• Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
• Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
• Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
• In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
• Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement.
• Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.

Desirable

• Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
• Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.