Day Case Scrub Practitioner

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit motivated, dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic Scrub Practitioners to join our rapidly growing Day case theatres at Chorley and Royal Preston Hospital.We are looking for a pro-active individual to be part of our integral theatre team to assist in implementing, maintaining and delivering world class patient care in theatres. Applications are invited from registered ODPs/Nurses.You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently but linking in very closely with the operating team as well as manging a demanding workload. Day case is a busy unit in which many procedures are undertaken for both adults and children.The Day case unit will be transferring to Chorley hospital with Paediatric lists staying at Royal Preston Hospital, all as part of the day case setting. We are also in the process of expanding our ophthalmic service which will see a purpose built unit opening in 2021 comprising of all ophthalmology services under one roof, which includes two state of the art ophthalmology theatres.Working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals will give you the opportunity to work in a large theatre directorate consisting of 32 theatres covering a wide range of skills across both sites in Robotic surgery, urology, colorectal, extensive orthopaedic surgery, major head & neck, complex vascular, plastics, ENT & OMF, Upper GI, colorectal, neurosurgery, Breast, Obstetrics, Gynaecology including benign and oncology work as well as emergency and trauma.These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum. We are currently in the process of expanding our theatres and staff are actively encouraged to be involved in the development of this unit. We also offer staff development programmes and have recently launched our Leader of Tomorrow Programme which provides a clear development pathway at all levels. With a passion for continuous improvement we are looking for individuals who have a flexible and adaptable approach to change and supporting us to drive positive changes through our theatres.We are looking for Practitioners who have a passion for providing high quality patient focussed care for our surgical patients who have a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support. Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment.Therefore we will offer you:•Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential•post-qualification development opportunities including ALS/ILS/PILS, ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills•A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor•Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team•Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars•A generous annual leave provision•NHS pension•Annual appraisal and personal development plansIn order to continue to provide the finest possible care we can to our patients we will assist your development every step of the way, making sure that you are equipped with the skills needed to meet every potential challenge. Interview Date: To be confirmedFor further details / informal visits contact:NameColette MolloyJob titleClinical MangerEmail addresscolette.molloy@lthtr.nhs.ukTelephone numberAdditional contact informationGillian Dearnaley. Recruitment for Theatres. gillian.dearnaley@lthtr.nhs.uk