A bank theatre practitioner post in the major orthopaedic scrub role at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, which sits beside the RD&E hospital. The work centres on scrubbing for elective orthopaedic cases, preparing and monitoring patients through the anaesthetic and recovery phases, and supervising junior staff. Hours are ad hoc, set around the hospital's needs and the worker's availability, and the theatres include a hybrid cardiac catheter lab and a MAKO robot used for joint replacement. Fit depends on NMC or HCPC registration and post-registration major orthopaedic scrub experience.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery
- Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients before, during and after surgery
- Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
- Work a varied caseload using modern technology, equipment and facilities
- Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
- Create high-quality, clinically effective and evidence-based care and patient experiences
- Interact with ward colleagues, recognising that continuity of patient care is key
Qualifications
- Qualifications relevant to registration as a theatre nurse or operating department practitioner
Registration & licences
- NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
- Post-registration experience in a major orthopaedic scrub role
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communicator and team worker
- Flexible and motivated
What’s offered
- Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
- Access to the pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month
- Opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
