Theatre Scrub Nurse

The New Foscote Hospitalis looking for an experienced dynamic and organised Theatre Practitioner/Scrub Nurse with a proven background, to join our team. This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care asTheatre Practitioner - Scrub Nurse,with significant investment having been made into the hospital, including a brand new additional operating theatre., Core Responsibilities:

• To assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons (Surgical First Assistant).
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
• Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
• Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
• Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
• In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
• Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement.
• Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.
  
  The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region during this time. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.
The New Foscote Hospital is, managed and run by clinicians. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services. Our organisation has a strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.