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Bank Operating Department Practitioner/Theatres Staff Nurse - General – The Oaks Hospital – Bank Hours

The Role
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong clinical background in acute surgical care. We are looking for a dynamic, positive and experienced scrub nurse to ensure the Theatre department is Safe, Effective, Responsive, Caring, and Well Led.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Theatre team, developing excellent working relationships with staff members, consultants and key stakeholders.

Where you’ll be based
Located conveniently on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994, with plenty of free parking for patients

Essential experience and qualifications for this role

• ODP level 3
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Sound computer skills and knowledge
• A registered member with the HCPC

What you’ll bring with you

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC
• A strong clinical background.
• Ability to plan equipment and consumable requirements
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Surgical First Assistant (Desirable)
• Advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualifications (Desirable)

• A commitment to the delivery of customer focussed services.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proven track record and evidence of successfully delivering a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance to the Governance Framework.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of supporting ongoing professional development.

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. The Oaks Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.