Scrub Nurse/ODP

Find out about the current vacancies available at the Trust and take the next step in your career with us. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.

Job overview: Advert may close early once sufficient number of applications is reached. The role is for a band 5 in general / gynaecology surgery and orthopaedics. The band 5 will take charge of a list and ensure the patient has the best, safest and most efficient peri‑operative experience. They will coordinate equipment, manage specimens and ensure the list runs smoothly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Apply specialist knowledge to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of procedures.
• Provide a physical and psychological environment conducive to peri‑operative care.
• Provide care to a caseload of patients, analyse, assess and make clinical judgments; support junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the organisation and external agencies.
• Follow policies and procedures, proposing changes where appropriate.
• Takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister.
• Ensure safe use of complex equipment and pharmaceuticals and manage resources.
• Abide by legal requirements relating to the NMC or AOP.
• Assist in implementing systems such as Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential peri‑operative care documentation.
• Participate in research and audit and apply findings into practice.
• Initiate new ideas and evidence-based practice implementation.
• Mentor and facilitate education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, pre‑registered student nurses, trainee practitioners and theatre support workers.
• Commit to IWL principles and flexible working patterns.
• Promote equality, diversity and tackle discrimination and harassment.
• Reduce sickness absence and workplace accidents.
• Take responsibility for personal development and create a Personal Development Plan.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: Level 1 registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice, Relevant teaching certificate, Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice.
• Experience: Minimum 12 months experience in a relevant specialist area, Completion of competency package.
• Knowledge: Good understanding of theory and practice for orthopaedic scrub staff.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and commit to respect, support and collaboration. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or any other protected characteristic.