Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of Senior Scrub Practitioner to provide leadership, management and support to the scrub team and who is responsible for providing a high standard of evidence based patient focused individualised care

We are opening two new theatres in our New Elective Centre, to provide High Volume Low Complexity cases in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Gynaecology and General Surgery. At present we have nine theatres specialising in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, HANS, Ear Nose & Throat, Dental and Max-fax, the successful candidate will be rotated through out the different specialities spending on their experience.

The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are enthusiastic, empathetic, professional and looking for an opportunity to join a hard-working dedicated team.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment intraoperatively and postoperatively. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.

This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multi-disciplinary teams, the Consultants, Deputy Chief Nurse, Head of Nursing, Matrons, and the junior members of the team. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast paced environment in a professional and calm manner.

Successful candidates will need to be an NMC Registered Nurses or Registered Operating Department Practitioners HCPC, and be able to demonstrate that they possess a commitment to maintaining a very high standard of patient care.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Education, Qualification and Experience
Essential

• NMC Registered RN or HCPC Registered ODP
• Experience within the speciality
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Relevant Post Registration Specialist Course

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/ Mentor
• Surgical First Assistant
• Leadership course/programme

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Has excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Can prioritise own workload
• Can co-ordinate the unit/department
• Has the ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to their different needs
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills
• Has good IT skills.
• Commitment to develop themselves and others.
• Has good understanding of current NHS issues and the need for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Has the ability to instruct and ensure all resources are used effectively and efficiently.

Desirable

• Have experience using electronic patient recording systems.
• Has experience using scan for safety.
• Participation in clinical audits.

General and Personal
Essential

• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
• Reliable
• Ability to use own initiative
• Enthusiasm for specialty and promoting a high standard

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.