Specialist Scrub Practitioner - General/Breast Surgery

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Specialist Scrub Practitioner - General/Breast Surgery

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The Day Surgery Unit at Harrogate District Hospital is hoping to recruit a new Band 6 lead for General Surgery and Breast Surgery. This is a brilliant and rare opportunity to join Harrogate District Hospital, a forward thinking, multi-speciality team that deliver high quality care to patients. Our department is currently undergoing a refurbishment with the aim for 2025 to be a nationally accredited surgical hub.

The post holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, and play an essential role assisting the Speciality Lead in teaching, developing and leading the perioperative team.

The Day surgery theatre suite comprises of 3 elective theatres, providing high quality care to adults and children undergoing surgical procedures, Monday - Saturday. Includes a day ward unit to facilitate day case surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care and be responsible for co-ordinating activity within the perioperative environment. They will ensure effective communication and the delivery of safe patient care at all times, within a professional multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will facilitate new developments and influence positive change in the clinical environment based on current evidence and research. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, who will be involved in staff recruitment, induction, personal performance reviews and absence management. There will be some responsibility for budgetary monitoring and resource management and to support the Speciality Lead and Matron in achieving financial balance. You will also deputise for the Speciality Lead in their absence and assist in the effective running and co-ordination of the Day Surgery Unit as a whole.

The post-holder should provide expert leadership, support and development to the multidisciplinary team.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact William Griffiths on 01423 557709 or [e-mail].

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

• NMC/HCPC Registration
• Educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate through previous experience
• Experience at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years in Scrub.
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Previous experience at band 6
• Leadership and Management qualifications
• Participating in staff Appraisals/Personal Development Plans and competencies
• Experience of General Surgery and Breast Surgery

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.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-2022R

Job locations

Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata