Overview

As a band 5 Scrub Orthopaedic Practitioner you will develop learned scrub and circulation skills, initially in the ENT and ophthalmology team and in the longer term, in a variety of specialities.You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.Responsibilities

Develop scrub and circulation skills and practice anaesthetics in a number of different surgical specialities including Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Oral and maxillo facial, Colorectal, and Robotics.Cover outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab and rotate on the emergency bleep covering cardiac arrests, trauma call and any other airway intervention calls.Contribute to the safe and efficient running of the operating department.Be a team player and adapt to change, remaining calm and focused under pressure.Develop the relevant skills to work alongside the theatre staff and surgeons.Qualifications / Requirements

We welcome both nurses with a postgraduate anaesthetic qualification and ODPs alike, as training and development is essential to maintain the excellent service provided therefore meeting evidence based best practice.Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst having the ability to work under their own initiative.You must be able to adapt to change and remain calm and focused under pressure, and be a great team player.Ability to work across multiple surgical specialities and outlying areas as described.Working arrangements and environment

We are looking for somebody who is keen to develop new skills including good communication skills.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.Notes and contact

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworkingIf you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.

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