Theatre Scrub Nurse
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Job Summary
The Amersham Plastics Skin Centre is a new, safe and efficient addition to the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. We are now looking for a Band 5 theatre nurse who wish to gain, or build upon, experience in this dynamic role. We are an elective surgical site, conducting local-anaesthetic operations within Plastic surgery, Vascular surgery, and recently beginning Oculo-plastic surgery.
Job Summary
The Amersham Plastics Skin Centre is a new, safe and efficient addition to the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. We are now looking for a Band 5 theatre nurse who wish to gain, or build upon, experience in this dynamic role. We are an elective surgical site, conducting local-anaesthetic operations within Plastic surgery, Vascular surgery, and recently beginning Oculo-plastic surgery.
You can expect a supportive development and training process, taking you form you current level of experience in one, or more, of the surgical specialties we work within. Development of staff competencies enables an efficient, compassionate peri-operative environment, which provides excellent and holistic care for our patients.
We are happy to consider applications form registered nurses, ODPs, and those due to qualify imminently. Full training will be provided and the competency packages are tailored to individual development needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of care in surgery and provide evidence that they share our values, Collaborating with colleagues and service users,Aspiring to improve,Respecting the choices, wishes and attitudes of others andEnabling others to achieve their potential.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Christina Hoar - Lead Scrub Practitioner Amersham Plastics Skin Centre.
Main duties of the job
- To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre team providing the highest standard of care and ensuring the safety of patients at all times
- To plan, assess, implement, evaluate and reflect on all care provided, working with the multidisciplinary team to bring about agreed changes wherever necessary
- The post-holder will work closely with the Theatre Manager and other MDT colleagues in following and monitoring policies, standards and guidelines, and support/ supervise registered staff/ support workers/ learners in training and ongoing development.
- To participate in the management and organisation of the operating Theatre Department and Recovery area.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC7344598
Job locations
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIOONS & TRAINING
Essential
- RN/ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating department Practice. NMC or HPC registration
- Experience in Scrub & recovery
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
- Evidence of excellent inter- personal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Scrub & recovery experience
- Complaints procedure training
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIOONS & TRAINING
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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- Amersham, ENGLAND, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
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