Theatre Scrub Nurses / Operating Department Practitioner ODP – Cardiothoracics Band 5

Our client is an NHS Trust based in Central London, they are known throughout the world for their expertise, standard of care and research success. As a specialist trust they only provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease. This means their doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff are experts in their chosen field, and many move to this hospital from throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, so they can develop their particular skills even further. They carry out some of the most complicated surgery, and offer some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world and treat patients from all over the UK and around the globe. Job Details They are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Nurses and Theatre Practitioners in Surgery to strengthen and provide a valuable contribution to the Teams in Theatres on their Central London site. Participation in the on-call Rota is essential. You must be willing to commit to a 12-month open contract As a member of the surgical theatres team perform the tasks of ‘scrub nurse’ following all checks and procedures as laid down in Theatre Policy. As a member of the surgical theatres team perform the tasks of theatre runner, supporting the instrument nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior theatre staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the theatre team. To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of student nurses and unqualified staff in the Theatre Department The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the individuals skill set. Qualifications It is essential that you are an RGN or an ODP with extensive experience of Scrub Nursing with minimum of two years in major vascular/general surgery after consolidating your basic theatre training. They would also require you to have some basic knowledge of cardiothoracic surgery to enable you to understand and aid you in learning a complex new specialty. It would be desirable that you have ENB 176/182/183. Skills/Experience An interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing You will have a good basic level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills All staff are expected to take full responsibility for their own continual personal development Good interpersonal skills Teaching skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to manage difficult situations Organised time management Able to use initiative A willingness to participate in continuing professional development IT skills Awareness of audit & research Analytical skills Ability to work within a team and independently Flexible Smart appearance Able to work to pressure Punctual Enthusiastic Assertive and positive attitude Pleasant disposition Caring nature Positive change agent Benefits A NHS package, pension, Band 5 pay

Key Points Based: Central London Salary: £19.683 – £25.424+LW Contract: Permanent - Full Time Start Date: Immediate If you have the appropriate experience and find this opportunity of interest then please give the Adevia UK team a call on 0870 033 0500 or 0208 400 6280 or register your details now

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