Orthopedic Scrub Nurse

Job Description

An Orthopaedic Nurse is responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately cared for pre- and post-operatively after surgery. They are pivotal part in trying to get patients back to their baseline prior to admission.Client DetailsSpire Health care is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. Our Purpose is to make a positive difference to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients lives through outstanding personalised care.Everyone at Spire is aligned to this Purpose, which makes a positive difference to all our colleagues instilling a culture of respect, inclusion and collaboration across the business.From our 39 hospitals and eight clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Health care provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.We deliver high standards of care, with integrity and compassion and from high-quality facilities.We also own and operate sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation brand, Perform. Working in partnership with almost 7,500 experienced consultants, our hospitals delivered tailored, personalised care to almost 750,000 inpatients and day case patientsin 2020.Description* Providing high quality care* Assessing and supporting the operational team to implement the care, writing person centred care plans & risk assessments* Preparing specialist drugs and equipment including anaesthetic machine and IV equipment* Communicating regularly with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, acting as the patients advocate* Providing appropriate treatment to patient until they recover from anaesthesia effects or surgery* Auditing, reviewing and maintaining clinical documentation* Monitoring and ensuring the delivery of care is clinically suitable & evidence based* Acting as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the hospitalProfileTo be able to carry out a successful surgery there has to be effective teamwork.Being able to work in a team is a vital skill for Scrub Nurses to possess.This is because usually in theatre there are usually two scrub nurses (theatre practitioners), up to two theatre support workers, an ODP (anaesthetic nurse, an anaesthetist (sometimes an anaesthetist consultant and registrar) and multiple surgeons (dependingon the procedure).Each individual has a different role to play in ensuring the procedure runs smoothly.Team work in theatres is important as it allows for structure.This is because everyone is aware of their role and what is expected of them.This means that no two people are doing the same thing as this can negatively affect the patient or even delay starting a list.Communication is a vital skill for Scrub Nurses.This is because they are constantly communicating with multidisciplinary team.Job OfferThe opportunity to work in a large private hospital, joining a theatre with lots of positions available.This is a block booking for a minimum of three months and the rates of pay are high, payments are also made weekly on Fridays!You will be working with a highly skilled team and will likely have the chance to learn new skills and meet new people.

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ScrubTheatre NurseOrthopedic Scrub