Theatre Lead Practitioner

Lancashire Source: WhatJobs

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Our Specialities (Adult & Paediatric, Elective And Emergency) Include

General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Farage & Maternity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Theatre scrub team.

The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in surgical scrub role. This post is suitable for an experienced Theatre scrub Practitioner who has minimum of 3 years experience in Elective & Trauma Orthopaedic procedures, should be able to Lead the team and mentoring experience & qualifications.

Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated.

Benefits

Typical Finish on time
Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance.
Planned annual leave in advance.
Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each day

Training/Communication

Monthly training sessions
Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Study
Anaesthetic & Theatre Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios
Monthly Team meetings/updates.

Enhancements

Planned volunteer over time.
Preferential WLI Rates

Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council's standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.

The position is a Lead theatre scrub practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.

Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence.

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets.

Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients.

Location & Service

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.