Theatre Practitioner Scrub/ Recovery

Theatre Practitioner Scrub/ Recovery Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scrub Practitioner (Nurse/ODP) to join our Day Surgery Unit, focusing on patients undergoing General and Orthopaedic surgeries. This role is part of a dynamic team at Llandudno General Hospital, which is currently expanding its services, making it an exciting time to become part of our Theatre team. While primarily based in the Day Surgery Unit, you may occasionally be required to work in the Main Theatres at Ysbyty Gwynedd to meet service demands and enhance your skills as a flexible practitioner.

Main Duties

• Conduct assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care.
• Utilize clinical expertise during all phases of the peri-operative period.
• Provide skilled assistance in surgical care, with opportunities to work in Anaesthetics and recovery.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs without direct supervision.
• Assist in managing clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements identified through audits and clinical trials.
• Participate in the education and development of staff and students.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP.
• Desirable: Teaching, mentoring, and assessing qualifications, along with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Desirable: Recognized Anaesthetic qualification for nurses.

Experience

• Essential: Knowledge of the role within a theatre environment.
• Desirable: Previous theatre experience.

Attitudes and Abilities

• Essential: Strong communication skills and awareness of personal competence limitations.
• Essential: Motivated team player who puts patients first and is respectful of others.

Additional Information

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be