'I have a confession to make, I found theatre nursing boring'

Student nurse, Claire Aubrey, did not take to theatre nursing and found the environment uncomfortable and alien.

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Scrub Nurse in Reading

We are currently recruiting an experienced Scrub Nurse for a large, independent healthcare provider in Reading. You will be joining a multi disciplinary team covering a wide variety of procedures including major orthopaedics, general, urology, gynaecology and ophthalmic surgery.

The right candidate for the role will have experience in scrubbing and have the ability to work as a team player. You will either be RGN or ODP qualified and registered with the NMC or HPC. You must have the ability to work to tight deadlines and be flexible and highly motivated in your approach to work. All candidates with scrub experience will be considered.

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Operating Department Practitioner in West Midlands

Our client is an independent health care provider in the West Midlands with 2 theatres and an endoscopy suite, set in large grounds, close to Birmingham city centre. They offer a wide range of treatments and services including gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, paediatrics from 3 years, urology and general surgery.

This moderately sized hospital is looking to recruit an ODP to join the team. You will be either RGN or ODP trained with experience both anaesthetics and recovery (essential). You must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to work in a team environment.

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Scrub Nurse in West Midlands

Our client are an independent health care provider in the West Midlands with 2 theatres and an endoscopy suite, set in large grounds, close to Birmingham city centre. They offer a wide range of treatments and services including gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, paediatrics from 3 years, urology and general surgery.

This moderately sized hospital are looking to recruit an experienced scrub nurse to join the team and be able to 'hit the ground running'. You will be either RGN or ODP trained with experience in a variety of procedures. You must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to work in a team environment.

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Recovery Nurse Practitioner RGN ODP in London

This recognised clinic in central London are currently looking to recruit an experienced Recovery Practitioner to join their established team. You will be working across 11 theatres and a day surgery unit; planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care without direct supervision.

You must be an RGN or ODP with relevant experience in recovery, ideally with post qualifying qualifications in anaesthetics, recovery or critical care. You will be living in London as you need to be available for twilight shifts and on-call duties.

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Infestation of flies forces closure of Belford theatre

THE operating theatre at the Belford Hospital in Fort William has been closed temporarily following an infestation of flies in the adjoining rooms, NHS Highland announced.

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July RSM meetings

Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 9.00am 5.00pm
Paediatrics & Child Health Section
Paediatric gastroenterology
Experts will discuss a range of topics from nutrition in difficult to feed children, to the diagnosis and management of cow's milk protein allergy by Dr Sue Protheroe, from the Institute of Child Health, Birmingham Children's Hospital. The latest in the use of endoscopy for this field will be discussed by Dr Mike Thomson, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Friday, 15 July 2011, 9.00am 4.30pm
Critical Care Medicine Section
Hearts and minds
This meeting will explore some of the latest developments in the management of critically ill patients. Presentations will range from brain failure: protecting the 'at risk' brain in non-neurological critical illness to mechanical circulatory support in heart failure. Neuroscientist Dr Tristan Bekinschtein from the University of Cambridge will present measuring consciousness in intensive care: behaviour and brain signals.

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 6.00 8.00pm
Quality in Healthcare Section
Applying the LEAN approach to healthcare delivery: Is this an issue of clinical leadership?

LEAN is an improvement approach to improve flow and eliminate waste that was originally developed by Toyota. The overall theme of LEAN is about getting the right things to the right place, at the right time, in the right quantities, while minimising waste and being flexible and open to change. The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement already recommends a package that includes everything you need to set up and run a successful LEAN simulation in your organisation. How useful is the LEAN approach for healthcare systems? An international panel of experts will discuss.


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Surgical tools used in NHS operations 'substandard'

Substandard surgical tools from Pakistan are putting UK patients at risk of potentially deadly injury and infection, BBC Panorama has found.

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Band 5 and Band 6 Paediatric Nurses in London

Band 5 and Band 6 Paediatric Nurses Required for Agency work

Geneva Health is looking for experienced Band 5 & 6 Paediatric agency nurses to work in Central London NHS hospitals

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Band 6 ICU/ITU Nurses in London

Geneva Health requires experienced Band 6 ITU/ICU agency nurses to work in Central London hospitals.

Registered Nurses are offered ICU/ITU work in leading NHS hospitals in London.

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Band 5 PICU Nurses in London

Geneva Health requires experienced Band 5 PICU agency nurses to work in Central London hospitals

Registered Nurses are offered Paediatric ICU work in leading NHS hospitals in London.

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Senior Staff Nurse Renal/Dialysis in London

A Senior Staff Nurse is required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of nursing care. You will be required to plan and manage the care of patients on Dialysis, MARS, Kidney Transplant and Stem cell harvest during and after their treatment either in the unit, ITU or HDU.

Candidates must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse licensed to practice by the NMC, with ENB 136 or its equivalent and evidence of relevant post graduation qualification. ENB 998 or equivalent would be desirable

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Critical Care Staff Nurse in London

We are currently recruiting for experienced and passonaite Critical Care Staff Nurse'son behalf of our prestigious Private Health Hospitals in Central London, who are known throughout the world for their expertise and standard of care.

These positions involve caring for critically ill patients, requiring single or multiple organ support and monitoring.
All Intensive Care Staff Nurses are required to have up to date critical care skills and experience.

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Senior Practitioner Paediatric Theatre in London

A position has arisen within a Private Hospital with a leading reputation for a Senior Practitioner within Paediatric Theatre. This position involves supporting the Lead Nurse for the effective management, organisation and delivery of high quality nursing care and clinical leadership of the nursing team within the Paediatric Theatre during the hours of operation.

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Specialist Registrars in Renal Medicine in Manchester

Medical Doctors required for Deanery Renal training posts to work in a prestigious Hospital In Manchester.

The candidates would need our full MRCP and be interested in a career in renal medicine; however, prior exposure to renal training would not be mandatory. This is a long term post locums must be available for the whole duration from August 2011 – August 2012. Will be working alongside an Honorary Reader/Consultant Nephrologist in Genomic Epidemiology Research Group.

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SHO & Registrar Surgeons in London

Require experienced General & Vascular Surgeons at SHO & Registrar level to work in and around London area.

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Hospital pillows riddled with infection

Hospital patients are at risk of catching infections such as MRSA and C. difficile from "biohazard" pillows which are ridden with 30 different bugs, according to a new study.
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Patient Safety in Theatre Teams: a practical approach to human factors.

7 September 2011

The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Registered charity no 212808

This is a highly interactive and intensive training event that is ideally structured to develop effective teamwork skills in the operating theatre. Utilising our state-of-theart surgical training facilities, delegates will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to improve patient safety during surgical procedures. The course is open to operating teams at any level.

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Minister circumvents recruitment embargo to reopen UHG theatres (Eire)

The Government has agreed to circumvent the national embargo on recruitment and will appoint a dozen new theatre nurses at University Hospital Galway (UHG).

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RCS offers approval for first UK voice-box transplantation

The UK should proceed with trials for laryngeal (voice-box) transplantation to restore power of speech, allow swallowing and improve breathing for the 1,000 people every year in the UK whose larynx is destroyed by trauma or benign or low-grade malignant tumours. This is the finding of a Royal College of Surgeons working group reviewing the ethics, technical evidence and patient services needed for the introduction of the procedure.

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The saga of my little finger shows how badly the NHS needs reform

So, competition for the provision of health services between the NHS and the private sector has been 'put back in its box' according to the Liberal Democrats, the original radical reforms of the Health Service have been watered down, and everyone seems happy.

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Hospital waiting list grows - but four theatres lie idle because of recruitment ban (Eire)

A quarter of the operating theatres at University Hospital in Galway are currently closed, resulting in even longer waiting times for elective procedures to be carried out – and there is no prospect of them being reopened in the short term.

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Failure to support surgical research will damage patient care of the future, warns RCS report

Failure to generate support and implement surgical research means NHS patients are missing out on groundbreaking new procedures and cures, warns a new report by the Royal College of Surgeons. A funding bias towards drug therapies; slow uptake of new techniques by surgeons and the NHS; and a lack of defined career pathways, mentors and role models for aspiring surgical researchers are among the issues flagged.

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Theatre Practitioner - Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery in Rochdale

We are currently looking for a multi-skilled Theatre Practitioner to work for this private healthcare provider in Rochdale.

You will be working across 3 theatres, getting involved with a variety of procedures including orthopaedics, gynae and urology. You must be a qualified RGN or ODP and be registered with a regulatory body (NMC or HPC).

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Theatre Scrub Nurse/ODP Practitioner in Hampshire

I am are currently looking for approachable, enthusiastic and experienced Theatre Nurse/ODP Practitioner skilled in Scrub to join this established team within a customer focused hospital in Hampshire.

You will have experience in theatre scrub with recent practice within their main specialities of ENT, General Surgery, Oral Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management and Endoscopy.

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THE GOVERNMENT HAS LISTENED AND IS NOW IMPROVING ITS PLANS FOR THE NHS, ACCEPTING THE MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT NHS FUTURE FORUM.

The Government yesterday accepted the core recommendations of the report from the independent NHS Future Forum, the group of health experts, and made changes to put patients at the centre of the health service.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist in South East

Industry leading provider of Stomacare solutions

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CLINICAL NURSE TRAINER – MEDICAL SALES – INFUSION PUMP SYSTEMS

An excellent opportunity to join a global industry leader in the manufacture and sale of infusion systems. This company have the most widely used and respected infusion system in the world. Their focus for 2011 is improving service and support to their clients, and they are looking for Clinical Nurse Trainers to help them in supporting and educating clinical staff on their infusion systems. A great opportunity to develop a truly rewarding career.

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RCS welcomes health reform improvements, but urges no delays

The government response to the NHS Future Forum report published today (Tuesday 14 June, 2011) provides clarity on many of the points raised by the Royal College of Surgeons throughout the consultation for the Health & Social Care Bill. But the College urges government to be wary of adopting recommendations that may slow down the plans.

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Organs of those killed by euthanasia being used

People killed by euthanasia in Belgium are having their organs harvested for transplant surgery, a new report has revealed.

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Perioperative Nurses Association Queensland Inc Annual Conference 2011

Conference Details

Name: Perioperative Nurses Association Queensland Inc Annual Conference 2011
Theme: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Venue: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
Dates: 29 September 1 October 2011

PNAQ Inc. is the state body of the Australian College of Operating Nurses (ACORN) and is also the professional nursing body which represents thousands of Perioperative Nurses throughout Queensland. PNAQ Inc. began in 1964 and since its inception, the Perioperative Nurses of QLD have benefited from the professional support, education and interaction with their peers.


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Nurse Manager – Location Flexible

An exciting and unique opportunity for a skilled Senior Nurse with Leadership and Management experience to join a truly Global Healthcare Company. You will need to be highly organized with exceptional communication skills and an ability to form lasting relationships with your internal and external customers.

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Clinical Sales Specialist – Orthopaedics

Are you always ranked as the top sales representative? Do you consistently over achieve your sales targets? This exceptional company only employs exceptional people who deliver exceptional results.

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Theatre Staff - London & South West England

We work with two of the largest healthcare providers in England and are currently assisting them with their permanent recruitment needs. We are looking for HPC or NMC registered staff for positions in London and the South of England.

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Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist - London

You will be based in one of two acute hospitals with a tradition of excellence that has bought international acclaim. Do you have experience with diagnosis and treating patients with Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic disease problems? This hospital has excellent Clinical Training and Practice Development department and strongly supports continuing professional development and education.

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Intensive Care Nurses London / Cardiac Intensive Care Nurses London

Two of our clients are looking for experienced ITU Nurses with a minimum two years plus experience to work within prestigious working environments. You will be based in one of two acute hospitals with a tradition of excellence that has bought international acclaim. This position offers excellent Clinical Training and Practice Development and you will receive supported continuing professional development and education. We also require specialist Cardiac Nurses in central London to work within a specialist environment.

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Night Sister in London

Gastro Intestinal Unit. We are seeking registered nurse for night duty who has relevant experience in Gastro Intestinal surgery to be based within a large private hospital in the heart of Londons West End. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience at Band 6 and a qualification within the speciality would be an advantage.

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£3m of NHS money spent on plastic surgery

THOUSANDS of Welsh hospital patients are getting free plastic surgery on the NHS, we can reveal today.

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Therapy Support Specialist in Southern UK

We are recruiting for our client a global force in Healthcare products and patient solutions. We are looking for a high skilled ODP / Nurse, potentially already in a commercial role / Clinical training / Clinical Support / Clinical Education capacity. It may suit an ODP / nurse looking to break into the commercial world after at least 3 years in a clinical setting and a passion for education and ensuring excellent patient practice. The ideal applicant would be an ODP or similar.

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Clinical Sales Support Specialist - Orthopaedics

Are you a naturally high achieving and driven individual who is passionate about success and excited by a fast paced environment? This is a fantastic opportunity for 8 clinically qualified and commercially astute individuals, to join one of the world’s largest medical device companies - a global leader in the orthopaedics market - in a new team.

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Business Development Manager - Anaesthesia Equipment

A fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a high visibility and high potential division of a global leader in medical technology.

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Theatre Nurses in Galway

In partnership with its client, Cpl Healthcare is currently seeking to recruit Theatre Nurses for roles based in Galway. These roles are with acute private care facilities with operating services servicing many specialities. We are looking for two Scrub Nurses.

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£730,000 medical training unit opens at city hospital

An EDUCATION centre which will train Yorkshire’s future doctors, nurses and dentists has been officially opened at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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Scientist/Lecturer PhD (Biological Sciences) in Southern UK

We are looking for a capable and highly enthusiastic PhD scientist with experience of presenting to large audiences (both clinical and non clinical) to represent our client at technical clinical meetings.

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Deputy Theatre Manager in Kent

We currently have an exciting opportunity in this newly created position for an experienced Theatre Practitioner with leadership experience.

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Recovery Practitioner/ Nurse in London

We are currently looking for an experience recovery practitioner to work for this well known hospital in central London.

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Theatre Practitioner Nurse. Scrub/ Anaesthetics/ Recovery in Cheshire

We currently have several opportunities for Theatre Practitioners in Cheshire to join this national healthcare provider

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Trauma & Orthopaedic Theatre Lead in Berkshire

You will have current & relevant experience working at a senior level within a UK Trauma & Orthopaedic Theatre Department. RGN or ODPs who are degree educated are invited to apply. Multi skilled applicants are ideal, but more importantly, it is essential that you are a talented Scrub Practitioner who has comprehensive orthopaedic skills across the majority of procedures including major cases.

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Royal Cornwall Hospital under investigation over surgery errors

A powerful health watchdog has launched an investigation into surgery at a Cornish hospital after a potentially catastrophic "never-event" took place in an operating theatre – the fifth in two years.

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Massive rise in patients waiting nine months and more for surgery (Wales)

REDUCTIONS in operating theatre capacity and an end to overtime and special waiting list payments have seen waiting times for orthopaedic treatment soar.

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The Operating Theatre Journal June 2011

This month's top stories:

NHS Litigation Authority should do more to improve patient safety, says leading medical lawyer

New technique brings computer model of the brain a step closer

Best Practice Training Film Increases Patient Safety and Reduces Risk of Infection

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