Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2024 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, TS198TP |
| Company: | North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6601613/345-ANA6601613 |
Summary
**Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached**
The University Hospital of Hartlepool achieved Elective surgical hub accreditation in December 2023 becoming the first hub in Tees Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our journey as we further develop and expand and we are looking for enthusiastic experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioners.
The hub specialises in high volume, low complexity, Getting it Right First Time criteria and discharge on the day of surgery. These posts are integral to ensure further development of the hub to support the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career with 3 dedicated theatre clinical educators who will support you in your role with 1:1 training, development, immersive simulation, ongoing CPD and bespoke training packages both internally and externally.
The posts are ring fenced to the Hartlepool Hospital site, working over a 6 day period with no night shift or on calls. Career progression is encouraged and your personal development will be a priority to us. If you are a scrub practitioner who is looking for a challenge and wanting to become part of a new NHS journey in perioperative care please contact us.
To be responsible for the provision of skilled perioperative care as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To actively participate in the management of junior staff and students. As a skilled orthopaedic scrub practitioner have a good understanding of the knowledge and theory of orthopaedic procedures ensuring the equipment is available, policies and procedures are adhered to. Participate in the surgical safety WHO checklist and count procedures and be responsible for safe use of complex equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation and demonstrate effective communication across the MDT, patient and family. Ensure the physical and psychological environment is conducive to providing optimum patient care for perioperative patients.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
To be responsible for the provision of skilled perioperative care as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To actively participate in the management of junior staff and students. As a skilled orthopaedic scrub practitioner have a good understanding of the knowledge and theory of orthopaedic procedures ensuring the equipment is available, policies and procedures are adhered to. Participate in the surgical safety WHO checklist and count procedures and be responsible for safe use of complex equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation and demonstrate effective communication across the MDT, patient and family. Ensure the physical and psychological environment is conducive to providing optimum patient care for perioperative patients.
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024