Theatre Scrub Practitioner Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work within our multidisciplinary theatre team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We require professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied department. We offer opportunities in Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Orthopaedic Trauma, Spinal injuries, Ophthalmology, Plastics and General Surgery.

Main duties of the job

To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team either in a variety of surgical specialities, or in an anaesthetic or recovery inform Senior Practitioners of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients or staff and participate in the related ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Any defective equipment must be reported immediately to Senior Practitioners and using Trust participate in the evaluation of stock levels and ordering/unpacking supplies. Inadequate supplies or provisions and possible improvements must be discussed with Senior act at all times, as the patient’s advocate, to ensure their safety, well-being and assess the patient’s level of anxiety or discomfort and to provide advice, reassurance or any other actions, as participate in a variety of Patient Safety initiatives as directed by the Theatre Manager and Senior uphold patient confidentiality for patients and relatives at all times and in all provide accurate and timely patient information onto the Theatre Management System to ensure theatre activity data.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! – does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.