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Job summary

Main area
n/a
Grade
band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
199-6803679-MC
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Thornton Heath , Croydon
Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust logo

Advanced Theatre Practitioner

band 6

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*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here:

Job overview

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ÌýCroydon University Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic ,caring and motivated individual to join the Theatre team as a Theatre Practitioner.

We are particularly interested in candidates with theatre scrub in most of the speciality and recoveryÌý but also withÌý some leadership skills experience

Demonstrate a commitment to developing yourself and support the various teams. You will act asÌý a role model for others, promoting best practice and delivery of high quality , patient centered care.

Working in Theatre ,you will be rotated through the different specialties , includingÌý Emergency ,TraumaÌý Orthopaedic, to ensure excellent patient care is maintained throughout the patient's pathway.Recovery staff will be working in elective,emergency and external areas such as IR, Endoscopy etc.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where everyone of our 3600 member staff are valued . WeÌý strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.Ìý

Interviews: 15th January 2025

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of the clinical team who ensure that clinical care of patients, and others using the services receive an efficient and quality service.

  • prepare the clinical areas (theatre) to receive patient for surgical procedures .
  • Work in recovery to treat post operative patients.
  • ProvideÌý scrub assistanceÌý to surgeon during surgical procedure.
  • Assist in patient positioningÌý
  • ÌýEnsure all documentation on IT system is accurately imputed into the system accordance with Trust and departmental policy and procedures .
  • Uniform codeÌý
  • Maintaining a clean working environment .

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attachedÌý supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specificationÌý

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Person specification

Education /Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse/ODP
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • UK Recognized registration
  • Theatre course /Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Intravenous therapy qualiciation
  • leadership course
  • Professional Nurse Advocacy course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Number of year experience in scrubbing and leading the team in all different field
  • Demonstrate up dated clinical knowledge in acute setting
  • Able to use own initiative in communicating difficult issues
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to prioritize workload
  • Ability to supervise and motivate others

Skill/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • IT Skills
  • Able to manage difficult situation eg Complex Airway management
  • Able to take on more responsibilities
  • Able to meet the demanding workload
  • Communicate Both Oral/Written
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supervising/supporting junior Scrub team
  • Leadership or managment experience
  • Infection control audit

Other/Factor

Essential criteria
  • Punctual/Enthusiastic
  • Flexible
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Reliable /able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work mixed shifts
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supervising/supporting junior Scrub team
  • Care models of planning in surgical environment audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bini Jacob
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02084013298
Additional information

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