Perioperative Practitioner FTC

Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join their Theatre team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

As a Scrub Practitioner, you'll work alongside experienced Consultants and theatre colleagues, supporting a varied surgical caseload while delivering outstanding patient care and developing your expertise across multiple specialities.

Responsibilities:

• Scrub for Consultant-led surgical procedures across a variety of specialities.
• Deliver safe, effective perioperative patient care.
• Assess patients' health and wellbeing throughout their surgical pathway.
• Develop and implement patient-centred care plans.
• Promote best practice, patient safety and clinical quality standards.
• Support infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions on practice.
• Minimum of two years' scrub experience within a theatre environment.
• Major Orthopaedic and/or Ophthalmic scrub experience is highly desirable.
• Confident scrubbing across multiple surgical specialities.
• Anaesthetics and Recovery experience would be advantageous.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to private healthcare and health insurance options
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Employer and employee contributory pension scheme
• 'Spire for You' reward platform
• Free Bupa wellness screening