Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior Practitioner

We are currently looking for experienced and enthusiastic senior scrub nurses/ODP' a to join our Orthopaedic Theatre team. The applicant must have at least 12 months scrub experience, and posses a wealth of knowledge across multiple sub specialties in Trauma and Orthopaedic. The Theatre Unit at RJAH comprises of 12 Theatres; 10 are located in the main theatre unit and 2 in our 'Menzies' unit, alongside a Recovery unit, a HDU and an on-site TSSU. We cover a wide spectrum of primarily elective Orthopaedic surgery including, but not exclusively, Revision & Primary Arthroplasty, Upper limb, Lower Limb, Sports Injuries, Spines, Tumour and Paediatrics.

• Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process, The post holder will act as an expert within the speciality of the Theatre Scrub Team, empowering nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop the highest possible levels of clinical skills and facilitate communication with all care groups.
The post holder will manage the service delivery in accordance with the directives set in the Theatre Directorate as specified in the directorate business plan. Ensuring effective communication within and external to the unit. Promoting excellence in practice and expedite quality issues relevant to the service and utilising the unit's resources cost effectively, including staffing hours.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialistorthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction,as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expertmembers of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families. Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always lookingto recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrativeroles. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll haveaccess to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities. RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chesterand Birmingham. Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture andexcellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. Thenearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is partof the Chester to Birmingham line.