Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Job description

• RN (adult) or ODP

• Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and outside the Trust
• Ability to communicate with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have some a range of complex health care issues, and a variety of sensory /communication / physical/ mental/health/ language needs
• Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Time Management
• Planning and organisation skill and abilitiy to meet deadlines
• Ability to remain in a restricted position for a long period of time

• Complaints procedure training
• Sound knowledge of theatre practice and perioperative issues
• Working knowledge of the NHS and structures/procedures.
• IT skills

• Ability to transfer patients (some with disabilities) using mechanical aids
• Ability to travel to other sites
• Highly developed physical skills (good eye-hand co-ordination) including manual dexterity
• Ability to deal with highly unpleasant smells and body fluids on a daily basis
• Exposure to chemicals (including occasional chemical spills), laboratory samples (blood, gastric contents, biopsies and swabs)
• Exposure to potential hazards; electrical currents (diathermy), lasers, needle-stick and sharps injuries during the course of daily role

• Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy

• Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy