Staff Nurse/ODP Theatre Scrub Practitioner | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Cwmni: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7443507/156-7357352-A |
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RCHT is a large general hospital with a total of 16 theatres including 4 integrated Integrated suites for laparoscopic surgery. We are due to expand further with a new women’s and children’s wing due to be built.
We have many specialities including Trauma, CEPOD, Upper and Lower GI, Bariatrics, Paediatrics, Vascular, Gynaecology / Gynae Oncology, ENT and Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology and Maternity.
We are a diverse team who work round the clock to support the community of Cornwall plus all our many visitors.
As a unit we recognise that there is a need to ensure that the peri-operative patients are cared for by a group of professionals that have the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement and evaluate patients with related care interventions. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and meet the person specification.
We value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We promote a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.
Please take a look at our video
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This role is expected to fulfil expectations as Theatre Scrub Practitioner in predominantly in General Theatres.
To work as a skilled member of the theatres team, providing knowledgeable assistance to operating surgeons and surgical teams during the full intraoperative pathway.
To deliver high quality patient care and the management of patients during procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic.
To develop skills and speciality-based knowledge to support surgical practice in Theatres following rotation plan in Theatres.
To provide a high standard of compassionate patient-centred care.
To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the given shift for a surgical operating list and a group of patients in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Person-in-charge or Clinical Matron.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025