Job Title

Theatre Scrub Practitioner Day Case Surgery This is a fulltime, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early and late shifts. MITU is a fastpaced daycase environment supporting a varied caseload across Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynaecology and Urology. It is a great opportunity to work closely with experienced consultants and a wellestablished theatre team, delivering high quality patient care throughout the perioperative pathway. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the delivery of safe, highquality care in the Operating Department, with a particular focus on Urology, Gynaecology and ENT procedures. Working as part of the MITU teams, the Scrub Practitioner will prepare, manage and maintain surgical equipment, support the surgical team during procedures and uphold the highest standards of perioperative practice. The role involves direct patient care, quality improvement activities, mentorship of junior staff and active participation in service development. Job responsibilities Prepare theatre lists by ensuring instruments, equipment and consumables are ready for use Undertake the scrub role across a range of procedures, following all safety checks and protocols Support patient positioning and transfers in line with clinical guidance Assist in circulating duties where required to maintain theatre flow Monitor and manage stock levels within the theatre environment Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control Contribute to service improvement and support a positive team culture Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members Qualifications and experience Registered Nurse with the NMC or Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration Previous scrub experience within a theatre setting Exposure to Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynaecology or Urology would be beneficial Minimum 1year postregistration experience in theatres Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team Wellorganised and able to manage a busy clinical workload Benefits Private Medical Insurance Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance Travel season ticket loan Familyfriendly benefits A range of retail discounts Excellent career development, with clear pathways and access to further education Apply We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early once positions are filled. Early application is recommended. Person Specification We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Preemployment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr