Theatre Practitioner Orthopaedic Scrub - Huntingdon

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship or equivalent
• Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
• 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Committed to life long learning
• Aware of importance of risk management
• Aware of patients' needs preoperatively

Desirable criteria

• Ability to interpret data/audit information

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to cope well with change
• Able to work effectively as a team member

Desirable criteria

• Aware of broader issues within Health Care and NHS

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• IT skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Customer Care skills
• Competence in a range of Scrub clinical skills
• Able to work under pressure in adverse situations
• Able to identify problems and report faults and recommend solutions

Desirable criteria

• Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: