Theatre Practitioner / Scrub Nurse - Leading Private Hospital
18 hours ago
Plymouth
Theatre Practitioner / Scrub Nurse - Leading Private Hospital £36,000-£39,000 plus Private Healthcare, Annual Leave, Gym Membership & More Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent Plymouth, Devon RGN or ODP Compass Associates are proud to be working with a leading private healthcare provider in the search for Theatre Practitioners (RGN or ODP qualified) to join their growing theatre department at their well-established hospital in Plymouth. The hospital delivers a broad range of elective surgical procedures including Orthopaedics, Cosmetics, Gynaecology and Urology to name a few, and prides itself on delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and collaborative theatre environment. The Role We are seeking motivated Theatre Practitioners and ODPs with scrub experience to join a busy and supportive theatre department. The client is open to candidates from a variety of theatre backgrounds, including those with mixed exposure across scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, provided there is practical scrub competency and a willingness to continue developing within theatres. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced practitioners and those earlier in their theatre career who are looking to further develop their scrub skills within a well-supported private hospital setting. You will have a number of responsibilities including: • Supporting a wide range of surgical procedures within theatres, • Preparing and maintaining sterile fields throughout operations, • Scrubbing for procedures and anticipating the needs of the surgical team, • Ensuring theatre equipment, instrumentation and consumables are prepared and checked appropriately, • Monitoring and maintaining patient safety throughout the perioperative pathway, • Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists, ODPs and wider theatre staff, • Supporting the smooth running of theatre lists and effective theatre turnaround times, • Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with governance standards, • Participating in weekend and on-call rotas where required, • Contributing positively to a supportive and team-focused theatre culture Working Hours & Shift Patterns This position offers flexibility across working patterns, with a both full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time (30 hours per week) permanent contracts. The core team currently work a pattern of three long days and one 7.5 hour shift per week. Weekend work is limited to Saturdays only, with theatre lists typically running every other Saturday. There is also an on-call rota in place, currently operating approximately every other week depending on staffing levels. Requirements • RGN or ODP qualification with valid NMC or HCPC registration, • Previous theatre experience within a hospital setting, • Practical scrub experience is essential – we are welcome applications from any specialities, • Ability to work effectively within a busy theatre environment, • Flexible and adaptable approach to working patterns, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care Development & Support Our client prides themselves on maintaining a welcoming and supportive theatre environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development. The theatre department consists of approximately 60 staff members (including bank staff), and offers excellent support for practitioners looking to further strengthen their scrub competencies and broaden their theatre experience. Salary & Benefits In return, there is a competitive salary available of approximately £39,000, with flexibility for experienced candidates currently earning above this level. They also have a comprehensive benefits package including: • Private Medical Insurance, • Life assurance, • Free gym membership with discounts for family members, • Free access to GPs, • Free parking, • Wellbeing hub, • Extensive learning and development opportunities, • Wellness days, • Cycle to work scheme, • Health MOTs and more! Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 voucher of your choice OR £500 charity donation for each successful recommendation/referral. Contact Details If you’re passionate about making a difference in patient care and want to be part of this innovative, forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Rachel Smith direct on 02392 002 799. Alternatively email an updated CV to rsmith@compassltd.co.uk