Senior Theatre Nurse

Location Reading
Job-type Permanent
Salary £30000 - £36000 per annum
Reference J346375
Date Published over 2 years ago
Senior Theatre Nurse
Reading

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of the UK's leading private hospitals groups who specialise in a range of medical and surgical interventions. They offer treatment across a whole range of specialties including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, tests and scans and Orthopaedics. They have an available opportunity for a Senior Theatre Nurse to work in theatre in one of their hospital's based in Reading. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will deliver safe quality care for patients during their peri-operative phase of care. You will carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence based practice at all times.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working alongside the Theatre Manager you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the right standards of care to all patients who are undergoing surgical procedures. Your day to day will involve preparing the equipment and instruments according to the needs of the patient and the surgeon's specifications, updating the surgeon's preference cards, ensuring all equipment is checked prior to use, reporting any faults immediately. You will have a strong ability to plan ahead and co-ordinate the use of supplies, ensuring everything is used appropriately and safely. You will monitor the patient's condition throughout the procedure and communicate effectively when required with other colleagues involved in the procedure. You will be responsible for coordinating all mandatory checks prior to surgery, during and pre wound closure. Part of your role as a Lead is also being responsible for stock control, drug of fluid administration, ensuring accidents or complaints are recorded accurately and contributing to implementing changes in policy or procedure.

REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• 3+years' experience working in Theatre as a Scrub Nurse or ODP
• Be competent across a range of specialities with a varied patient mix but exposure to orthopaedics, colorectal and hepatobiliary would be desirable
• Have a strong ability to be a mentor to junior members of staff and the ability to delegate when required.
• Have an innate attention to detail and a strong ability to work well under pressure.

REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holiday
• Pension
• Healthcare
• GP services
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Test
• Childcare Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Continued professional development


DETAILS:
Location: Reading
Job-Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail



TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.