We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Practitioners experienced within the fields of Scrub in different specialties in Main Theatres to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King\'s Lynn. As a member of the operating team, you will provide an effective and efficient service to clinicians and other service users depending on need. You will ensure that all activities carried out are within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines and promote the Trust’s Vision and Nursing Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide and deliver a high standard of care through the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating individual patients’ needs based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Act as an advocate for patients where necessary whilst respecting their privacy and dignity within a caring environment.
- Provide expert, skilled assistance in the scrubbed role and circulating role within the Operating Department and other areas such as Delivery Suite or the Emergency Department if a clinical need arises.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Ensure that all records of patient care are completed accurately.
- Admin & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists for a major incident.
- All staff should possess a minimum level of computer literacy for day-to-day work.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper‑based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approximately 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Free counselling service
- NHS Pension scheme
- Access to Wagestream – an app‑based service that provides instant earned wage access
- Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri‑Menopause or Menopause
- Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause‑friendly employer.
