Job overview

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and dynamic individuals to take on the role of Senior Scrub Nurse Practitioners to provide leadership and support to our theatres team leaders and the junior staff in theatres .

The candidates will be responsible for the provision of safe and competent patient care intraoperatively , ensuring that it is evidence based and of high standards.

The theatres department is made up of nine operating theatres and a procedure room, including a stand-alone Day Stay Unit with 3 theatres. The department provides the trust with the crucial surgical and an aesthetic support service, providing an extremely high standard of expert clinical care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment intraoperatively through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

Professional/ Clinical/ Education / Qualifications/Experience

Essential criteria

  • RN/ODP
  • NMC Registered Nurse/HCP Registered ODP
  • Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication skills
  • Teaching/mentoring/assessing qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to deal with stress
  • Competent user of hospital IT systems
  • Evidence of other perioperative study
  • *Mentorship course
  • Organisational Management

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise your own workload and that of others
  • Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • *Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
  • Education and Research

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issue.
  • Commitment to development of self and others
  • Ability to create an environment that facilitates learning.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Understanding of clinical audits
  • General and Personal

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Enthusiasm for speciality
  • Demonstrates caring and sensitive approach.
  • Ability to deal with stress
  • Desirable criteria

  • Reliable
  • Motivated
  • Other Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Able to work flexibly to meet service needs.
  • Understanding of the Trust values
  • Commitment to further professional development.
  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
  • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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