Scrub / Anaesthetics Nurse- Theatre, Band 5

We are looking for an Band 5 Registered Nurse/ODP to join our friendly team at the Day Surgery Unit, Cirencester Treatment Centre working for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This vacancy is for a registered nurse or ODP to act as a scrub nurse in theatre but also be willing to develop into the dual role of scrub/anaesthetic nurse. Cirencester Treatment Centre is situated within Cirencester Hospital and has one Day Surgery Theatre , a one bedded recovery area and a nurse led pre and post operative ward.

The Treatment Centre is open Monday to Friday from 07:30-19:00. Theatre sessions run from 09:00-17:00

Our specialties include Orthopaedics & Oral Surgery.

We have an active Practice Development Team based at the acute hospital sites who support the training and induction of new members of staff and their development thereafter.

We will consider part time hours for this position.

Main duties of the job

- To act as scrub nurse for surgical procedures undertaken in theatre.

- To develop skills and training to become proficient in anaesthetic nursing

- Ability to de-escalate and resolve complaints locally from patients, visitors and staff

- To liaise with the Senior Sister/Centre Manager and Band 6's to ensure a safe, efficient and well led service.

- Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through Individual Performance Development Review and PREP guidelines

-Demonstrate understanding of research based practice, and participate as required in audit.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Cirencester Treatment Centre has a small, friendly team who support each other with the diverse skills they possess. Cirencester Hospital is situated in lovely grounds with a Roman Amphitheatre and Cirencester town nearby. Parking is free on site for both patients and staff.

Cirencester has excellent road links to Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and the surrounding areas.