We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Surgical First Assistant) to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary in the range of £43,500.00 - £47,500.00 pa DoE plus benefits.

ABOUT US

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.
Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.
We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.
Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC with Scrub post-registration qualification, SFA Course and ILS/ALS.
• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner with a willingness to learn/participate in other procedures with current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant, ideally within a private healthcare setting and with experience in leading and/or co-ordinating a scrub team.
• Evidence of continuing. professional development
• Orthopaedic Background
  For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• To act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing participating and assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required. You will also be required to demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct.
• To Practice within the limits of OSDH policies and guidelines and be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism.
• To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service.
  The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.