University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Theatre Practitioner/Scrub
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About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and motivated Theatre Practitioners, Nurses, and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our specialist orthopaedic Elective scrub team. Our department is part of a major trauma centre providing comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of orthopaedic specialties.
While prior theatre experience is desirable, it is not essential. We highly value a strong commitment to learning, professionalism, and a robust work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, stimulating, and rewarding environment where your skills will be supported and developed through continuous education and mentorship from our expert team.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner within the Theatre Central cluster, you will play a vital role in supporting the surgical team throughout the patient’s journey in theatre. Your responsibilities will include assisting in all types of orthopaedic Elective and trauma operations and delivering comprehensive perioperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
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Our Trust operates as a 24-hour major trauma centre, and as such, scrub practitioners are expected to contribute to a seven-day service rota to meet the demands of this critical service.
About Us
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our team is actively engaged in a dynamic programme of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and enhancing clinical practice and perioperative pathways. These pathways are developed collaboratively, incorporating feedback from patients and service users to ensure the best possible outcomes.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Application Process
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Subi Varghese
- Job title: Senior Sister
- Email address: subi.varghese1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01752433996
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