Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP
London, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Lewisham Greenwich NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our orthopaedic team is at the forefront of innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient management. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP to join our dynamic team. The core purpose of this role is to primarily work within Orthopaedics however at times due to the demand of the service, we will require you to work in a variety of specialities.
As an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the patients within the operating theatre. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support throughout the perioperative environment. You will also support the planning and preparation of the environment which will involve communicating with the wider service team.
The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs.
Lead the operating list assigned from start to competition, escalating any concerns in a timely manner to the floor-coordinator
Prepare the operating room for a range of cases, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment and staff are available for the day ahead.
Scrub and circulate for a variety of minor to complex procedures within your NMC/HCPC scope of practice this will include elective, trauma and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively with the surgical team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Support with post-operative care as required and
Ensure accurate documentation is recorded and handed over
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff and students as required.
Organise the specialistic equipment required for the procedures ahead of time and communicate this with the relevant internal and external parties
Complete clinical audits to provide compliance of the perioperative environment
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
0208 333 3000 ext 43712
As an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the patients within the operating theatre. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support throughout the perioperative environment. You will also support the planning and preparation of the environment which will involve communicating with the wider service team.
The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs.
Lead the operating list assigned from start to competition, escalating any concerns in a timely manner to the floor-coordinator
Prepare the operating room for a range of cases, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment and staff are available for the day ahead.
Scrub and circulate for a variety of minor to complex procedures within your NMC/HCPC scope of practice this will include elective, trauma and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively with the surgical team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Support with post-operative care as required and
Ensure accurate documentation is recorded and handed over
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff and students as required.
Organise the specialistic equipment required for the procedures ahead of time and communicate this with the relevant internal and external parties
Complete clinical audits to provide compliance of the perioperative environment
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
0208 333 3000 ext 43712
