Scrub Nurse- Weekend Shifts

Medicare Insourcing Services Limited

The closing date is 30 June 2024

Job summary

Are you an experienced Scrub Nurse looking to pick up extra shifts during the weekend?

Medicare are currently looking for Scrub Nurses to work weekend shifts for our clients across the Midlands. We offer Flexible Contracts that allow our candidates to choose their preferred working days, hours and locality which allows them to work around their schedule. You would be working as a part of team of Medicare clinicians cpmpleting day surgery procedures. Multiple positions available!

Main duties of the job

Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department
Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the operating theatre
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation
Ensure all instrument trays and consumables are prepared and fit for use prior to each patients operation
To demonstrate clinical expertise in scrub and circulating practice within the operating department.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood.
To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation and Cerner IT system.

About us

Medicare have been providing support to NHS clinical services since 2016. We work with over 40 NHS trusts across the the UK.

Medicare's services have been designed to assist with the reduction of backlogs and to improve patient outcomes. Our clinicians work on-site and quickly integrate with local staff to ensure that services are delivered effectively and that targets are met on time.

Patient safety and customer satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us, hence our strong clinical governance standards.

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£300 to £400 a day dependent on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

90 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0418-24-0006SN

Job locations

Midlands

Multiple Hubs

Midlands

BN7 2UP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department
Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the operating theatre
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation
Ensure all instrument trays and consumables are prepared and fit for use prior to each patients operation
To demonstrate clinical expertise in scrub and circulating practice within the operating department.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood.
To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation and Cerner IT system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department
Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the operating theatre
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation
Ensure all instrument trays and consumables are prepared and fit for use prior to each patients operation
To demonstrate clinical expertise in scrub and circulating practice within the operating department.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood.
To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation and Cerner IT system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working in the NHS.
Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above level)

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Recognised Postgraduate Theatre Course

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Good written, numeracy and verbal communication skills
Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system
Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
Able to prioritise workload
Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
Positive and motivated with attention to detail

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working in the NHS.
Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above level)

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Recognised Postgraduate Theatre Course

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Good written, numeracy and verbal communication skills
Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system
Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
Able to prioritise workload
Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
Positive and motivated with attention to detail

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).

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Medicare Insourcing Services Limited

Address

Midlands

Multiple Hubs

Midlands

BN7 2UP

Employer's website

https://www.medicare.uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medicare Insourcing Services Limited

Address

Midlands

Multiple Hubs

Midlands

BN7 2UP

Employer's website

https://www.medicare.uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Onboarding Executive

Nathalie Namenyi

nathalie.namenyi@medicare.uk.com

02037893190

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£300 to £400 a day dependent on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

90 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0418-24-0006SN

Job locations

Midlands

Multiple Hubs

Midlands

BN7 2UP

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