Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Our maternity unit are looking for a registered scrub nurse to become part of our maternity theatre team.
We are looking for an individual who is confident within their role of scrub, who is enthusiastic and is looking for a new challenge. You will work with a small theatre team, and a wider midwifery team to provide care to our women and birthing people who have chosen to birth their baby with us.
Your skills will be used during elective and emergency caesareans, trials of instrumental births and other complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
The ideal candidate would be someone who already has succeeded with their scrub competencies and is ready to join our maternity team for a new challenge.
Main duties of the job- Scrub during emergency and elective caesarean sections
- Scrub during trials of instrumental births
- Work within our post operative area providing care to our women and birthing people
- Ensure accurate record keeping, using relevant systems and resources according to the area they are working within
- Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and other staff members.
- Take part in rotation through all specialities in the departments to meet the needs of the service, where required.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Clinical
Essential criteria- Full scrub Competencies
- Able to scrub
IT skills
Essential criteria- Knowledge of relevant IT systems
- Demonstrates good IT skills
Knowledge of Area
Essential criteria- Demonstrates good knowledge of maternity theatre
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of maternity theatre
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.