Theatre Nurse / ODP - Private Hospital

Theatre Nurse / ODP - Private Hospital 

• Location: Tunbridge Wells 
• Position: Theatre Nurse / Practitioner   
• Service: General Hospital
• Care: Theatre - Scrub 
• Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 per annum ( Band 6 ) - negotiable depending on experience
• Hours: Full time 37.5
• Contract type: Permanent

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join a fantastic Private Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. The hospital boasts excellent facilities including 2 operating theatres, a sterile services department, endoscopy suite and a fully equipped diagnostic and imaging department. The hospital offers outpatients and physiotherapy departments providing services six days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join a friendly and experienced theatre team. The team are passionate about high quality care and put their patients at the heart of everything they do and are looking for a like-minded Theatre Nurse / ODP to join them.  

Duties and responsibilities
You will be working as a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for:

• Assist in scrubbing for consultant lead surgeries 
• Scrub for a range of surgeries including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Breast and Ophthalmic
• Order and store specialised kits for surgeries
• Keep preference cards for the surgeons and keep them up to date with any changes

Who we're looking for

• Be NMC / HCPC registered - your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• At least 2 years UK experience as a Scrub Nurse / ODP
• Orthopaedic experience highly desirable 
• ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications desirable
• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:
Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Competitive annual salary
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• On-going training and career development
• Friendly working environment
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Parking

How to Apply
Person Specification: All applicants must have a valid NMC / HCPC Registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. All applicants must have at least 2 years UK experience as a Scrub Nurse. 
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Amy Daruvalla on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
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