Operating Theatre Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners in North East

Due to an overwhelming demand from our NHS Client, we are currently seeking Operating Theatre Nurses / ODPs – Operating Department Practitioners to work in Southport and Ormskirk

PULSE supply to a vast amount of private hospitals and NHS trusts right across the UK and can offer competitive pay rates and benefits with flexible shifts to suit you.

Ideal applicants will have recent Theatre Nurse / ODP experience in Anaesthetics, Recovery and / or Scrub and be willing to travel in and around the area.

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Theatre Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners in North West

Due to an overwhelming demand from our NHS Client, we are currently seeking Operating Theatre Nurses / ODPs – Operating Department Practitioners to work in Southport and Ormskirk

PULSE supply to a vast amount of private hospitals and NHS trusts right across the UK and can offer competitive pay rates and benefits with flexible shifts to suit you.

Ideal applicants will have recent Theatre Nurse / ODP experience in Anaesthetics, Recovery and / or Scrub and be willing to travel in and around the area.

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Operating Theatre Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) in Merseyside

Due to an overwhelming demand from our NHS Client, we are currently seeking Operating Theatre Nurses / ODPs – Operating Department Practitioners to work in Southport and Ormskirk

PULSE supply to a vast amount of private hospitals and NHS trusts right across the UK and can offer competitive pay rates and benefits with flexible shifts to suit you.

Ideal applicants will have recent Theatre Nurse / ODP experience in Anaesthetics, Recovery and / or Scrub and be willing to travel to the Southport and Ormskirk area.

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Senior Staff Nurse ~ Scrub & Sister/Charge Nurse in London

A leading prestigious private healthcare provider situated in the heart of London is seeking Senior Staff Nurses who are experienced in Scrub Nursing and a Sister/Charge who is ideally experienced in all theatre areas to join their friendly and ever expanding theatre team.

We are interested to hear from Registered Nurses (RGN) and Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) who have the required levels of experience - for the SSN post we will be looking for evidence of team leadership, including mentoring junior staff and ideally you will a have a varied scrub background that will include Orthopaedics and General Surgery. For the Sister/Charge Nurse post we will require candidates to demonstrate management experience within the operating theatre environment.

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Clinical Advisor ~ Operating Theatre in South Wales

My client is an organisation that has been supplying hospitals with products for twenty-five years. Established to provide healthcare professionals with a wide range of products and services to contribute towards eliminating infection, greater efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

You will work for the arm of the company that has thirty years experience in the delivery of clinical services to the health care industry, from procurement and sterilisation, to stocking and managed delivery. The company is widely recognised by both clinical and commercial specialists as a market-leading provider of cost-effective sterile medical consumables to acute and primary care.

The position they are recruiting for is a Clinical Advisor; you will deal with Operating Theatres in the NHS and Private sector to be a point of contact for new and existing queries.

You must come from an Operating Theatres Background with Strong Scrub Skills, so either ODP or RGN qualified. Good IT skills are essential with Microsoft Word and Excel for example.

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Recovery, ITU, HDU, Practitioner, Nurse, RGN, ODP in Bristol

Overview of the position - Recovery, ITU, HDU, Practitioner, Nurse, RGN, ODP

My client is a private hospital based in Bristol are currently looking for a Recovery/ITU/HDU Practitioner. They have 6 critical care level 2 beds, 80 single private rooms, 24 consulting rooms, 4 operating theatres with laminar flow and 1 operating theatre without.

Job Duties of Recovery/ITU/HDU Practitioner (RGN):
• Join an established team
• Provide and Maintain a high quality service
• Provide exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative environment
• Assist in management and organisation of care provision in the hospital

Skill/Requirements for Recovery/ITU/HDU Practitioner (RGN):
• NMC Registered Nurse - ODP and/or RGN
• Recent recovery experience
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive

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Acting FAST Proves it can Save Hundreds of Lives

Detailed guidance was published today to help NHS trusts ensure new staff have the language skills needed to provide safe, quality care to patients.

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NHS Employers organisation publishes guidance for employers on ensuring staff are competent with English language

Detailed guidance was published today to help NHS trusts ensure new staff have the language skills needed to provide safe, quality care to patients.

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Recovery Practitioner in Reading

Our Client; a small - medium sized hospital who have a longstanding reputation for providing first class private medical care to the local community, are currently recruiting a Recovery Practitioner

This role will involve working in recovery for the most part and will also encompass working in anaesthetics.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;
- Recovering patients from a variety of elective procedures
- Working in the anaesthetics department when required
- Working as part of a team

The successful candidate will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with anaesthetic qualifications or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid NMC or HPC pin number. The right candidate will have recent experience working in recovery, excellent communication skills and be a team player.

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Scrub Nurse in Shropshire

Our client is a well equipped private hospital, providing a comprehensive range of treatments to the local community ranging from cosmetic surgery to laser eye surgery. They are currently recruiting in the Operating Theatre Department for a Scrub Nurse.

We are looking for an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience of working in orthopaedic scrub.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Scrubbing for orthopaedic and other procedures
- Working in a team environment
- Providing support for team members
- On call duties

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Scrub Practitioner in West Wales

Our client is a small hospital and part of a large network of healthcare providers who supply routine and complex care to patients all over the UK. They are currently looking to recruit a Scrub Practitioner to join their team.

You will be either a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with experience in scrubbing in a variety of procedures.

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Recovery and Anaesthetics ODP/Nurse in Hampshire

Recovery and Anaesthetics ODP/Nurse in Hampshire

My client is currently looking for an experienced Recovery Nurse/ODP, ideally with anaesthetic experience also.

The Hospital has 65 beds all with the comfort of en-suite facilities, satellite TV and telephone.

The hospital has four operating theatres and an outpatient theatre. In addition to the inpatient facilities, there is a comprehensive outpatient department including x-ray, health screening and a physiotherapy and hydrotherapy complex.

Skills
Technically competent ODP or RGN
Able to communicate effectively at all times.
Empathetic.
Efficient in planning and organising.
Able to manage time and to prioritise.
Works well alone or as part of the team.
Able to work well under pressure and remain calm in an emergency.
Able to make decisions and to solve problems.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Able to act with tact, courtesy, diplomacy, self-control and in a manner which reflects pride in the hospital, commitment and promotes excellent relationships with all customers.

Knowledge

ODP - NVQ level 3/RGN
Varied clinical experience in theatre in Recovery and ideally Anaesthetics
Emergency procedures.
Hospital policies and quality standards.
Understanding of the hospital as a business and support of its philosophy.
Knowledge of the working of the Hospital.
Statutory requirements for Health Authority, Health and Safety, fire and environmental health.
Legal obligations for patient safety and adverse occurrences.
Customer care philosophy.
Financial awareness.

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Senior Scrub Practitioner in London

A busy and dynamic healthcare provider in central London are currently looking for an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join their team. This is a Senior role working in complex major general, hepatobiliary, thoracic and bariatric surgery.

You will be a team player and be able to plan and execute the day to day operating theatre work along with other senior staff. You will be competent in all complex major surgery and able to lead by example. A teaching/ assessing course and/or management course is desirable.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;
- Clinical work - scrubbing for complex procedures
- Supporting all team members including junior staff and management
- Ensure all theatre standards are met; for example, temperature control in theatres

The successful candidate will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with further operating theatre related qualifications or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid NMC or HPC pin number. You must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.

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Operating Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP) in Chester

Operating Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP) in Chester

We are looking for a qualified, motivated Scrub Nurse to join a busy operating theatre team to ensure high levels of patient care continue to be met.

The Hospital is built in a pleasant wooded location with 36 en-suite bedrooms and two hi-tech operating theatres. They are proud to deliver a comprehensive range of services and treatments using state-of-the-art equipment.

We are looking to recruit a qualified Scrub Nurse to work in an operating theatre environment with experience and preferably, recognised qualifications in either Orthopaedics or General surgery.

As an essential part of our theatre team, you will be delivering high quality, clinically effective patient care and be able to demonstrate and apply the experience you have gained to date to meet your registration requirements. Ideally with Intermediate or Advanced Life Support skills you may have worked with a diverse surgical caseload to date, which has included both general and orthopaedic areas. With a customer service focus to your patient care you should be personable with excellent communication skills. You will play a full part in our multidisciplinary theatre team working in an innovative, clean and modern working environment.

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Operating Theatre Manager

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for an experienced operating theatre professional to join this busy department in the capacity of Operating Theatre Manager.

To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience of working within a multi-specialty operating theatre environment and have experience of supervising staff and leading teams.

As well as allowing you to retain an element of hands on clinical duties, this post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to form part of the senior management team which in turn, will enable to you to help take the hospital forward as a whole and not just the theatre department.

You must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and supervisory skills and be able to thrive in what is a very busy department. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Manager or a strong Deputy or Lead Practitioner who is ready to make the step up.

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Scrub Practitioner in Bristol

Our Client, part of a group of healthcare providers, are looking for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join their team in Bristol.

This role will include working on a variety of elective procedures including dental, ENT, gynae, orthopaedics, general, ophthalmics and urology. This centre has 4 operating theatres and an endoscopy suite.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;
- Scrubbing for a variety of procedures
- Working as part of a team
- Providing support to more junior members of the team

The successful candidate will be RGN or ODP qualified with a valid NMC or HPC pin number. You must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.

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GPs to Prescribe Apps for Patients

Best health apps and ideas to revolutionise NHS for patients.

People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively.

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One GP in Seven Warns of Dangerous Local Hospital Department

One GP in seven regards a local hospital department as dangerously substandard according to a major survey providing evidence that in a significant minority of hospitals patients are dying because of failings in care.

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Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP) in Staffordshire

Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP)

Core Responsibilities:
• To provide quality planned care for patients during their peri operative phase of care
• To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department

Key Duties / Responsibilities:
• Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
• The ability to coordinate the use of the supplies and additional equipment during an operating list ensuring the equipment is used appropriately and safely.
• Conduct mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patients identity and operative site against the supporting documentation, prior to the start of the procedure
• Complete mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure
• Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient
• Monitor, order, receive and check stock items including prosthesis, equipment/instruments and drugs.
• Administer any drugs or fluids in accordance with the appropriate GHG policy
• Ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed
• Complete all written documentation in a timely manor and to an acceptable level.
• Act proficiently in the ‘circulating role’
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff.
• Promote and ensure an environment conducive to the continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors
• Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates

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Anaesthetic Specialist

Opportunity to develop your career with one of the premier Endoscopic companies in the UK.

Karl Storz Endoscopy UK are currently interviewing for a Anaesthetic Specialist within the Anaesthetics division covering East Anglia, East Midlands and West Midlands areas.

We require an confident, enthusiastic, self motivated individual who can interact with Clinicians and procurement departments comfortably.

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Scrub Nurse - Maternity Cover in London

Our client is a large well known hospital based in central London. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Scrub Practitioner to cover 9 month maternity leave.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and experienced in scrubbing for a variety of procedures, ideally orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, vascular and general surgery.You will be confident to start the role immediately with little support. Someone with Team Leader experience or a mentorship qualification will hold a significant advantage.

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MHRA suspends licence for Teva levothyroxine 100 microgram tablets

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has suspended the licence of levothyroxine 100 microgram tablets, manufactured by Teva, for patients with hypothyroidism. This follows manufacturing difficulties and concerns that the product might not be interchangeable with other available levothyroxine 100 mcg tablets. This may lead to a loss of control of hypothyroidism when switching between products.

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Opthalmic Clinical Team Leader in Surrey

This role, which is a Band 8a equivalent, includes supporting the Hospital Manager in the day to day running and management of the hospital. An organised, self motivated and energetic RGN who will thrive working within an organization that has cutting edge research and medical expertise is needed. They have state-of-the-art surgical equipment for procedures in laser vision correction, cataract removal, refractive lens exchange as well as cosmetic cases. You will have current operating theatre experience, ideally with ophthalmic scrub skills as well as a demonstrable management track record in a senior role. You will be equally as comfortable in a clinical environment as you are in an operational role. Experience of clinical governance, auditing, report writing as well as being able to lead, direct and motivate the clinical team is required

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Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner in Surrey

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner to join its client, a private hospital in Surrey.

The hospital specialises in providing care and treatment across a variety of clinical disciplines including orthopaedic, urology, ENT, gynaecology and cosmetic places to name but a few.

They have a wide range of state of the art equipment and practice a lot of the latest techniques. They are seeking individuals keen on being a part of their exciting progression.

If you have a strong background working within an operating theatre department covering orthopaedics as well as some of the other disciplines mentioned, please get in touch today!

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Scrub Practitioner in London

We are currently recruiting for a Scrub Practitioner to work within a large private hospital located in Central London. The majority of the work undertaken here is for paediatrics and women.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualified Scrub Practitioner with experience in Gynaecology, Obstetrics or Paediatrics. You will also be required to scrub for general and minor operations.

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Scrub Nurse - Maternity Cover in London

Our client is a large well known hospital based in central London. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Scrub Practitioner to cover a 9 month maternity leave.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and experienced in scrubbing for a variety of procedures, ideally orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, vascular and general surgery.You will be confident to start the role immediately with little support. Someone with Team Leader experience or a mentorship qualification will hold a significant advantage.

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Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub in Hythe

Spire St Saviour's Hospital offers high quality private hospital services to patients in East Kent including Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Tenterden and Ashford.

Are you a Perioperative Practioner with loads of initiative and experience in scrub? The successful candidate will work with an already established team, and will be expected to provide and maintain a high quality service reporting directly to the Operating Theatre Manager. We can offer the opportunity to work along side expert clinicians, access to professional and personal development and experience within a dynamic working environment.

The consultant surgeons at Spire St Saviour's Hospital include those specialising in orthopeadcis, general, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology and bariatrics.

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Deputy Operating Theatre Manager in Kent

Harriet Ellis is currently seeking a Deputy Operating Theatre Manager to join this 2 theatre operating department in Kent.

Your role will be to assist the Operating Theatre Manager with the daily running of a department which carries out minor and major orthopaedic surgery, general surgery and laparoscopic procedures to name but a few.

The ideal candidate must have a good clinical scrub background working within a variety of disciplines, have some experience of anaesthetics and recovery, have previous team leading experience and ideally have some experience of change management too.

This is an exciting opportunity to join what is a very busy and growing team and will offer variety to the successful individual.

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Operating Theatre Nurse Scrub Nurse in London

Our client, a Private Hospital in Central London are looking to recruit an Operating Theatre Scrub Nurse with orthopaedics experience (minor and major) due to opening a new theatre, bringing the hospital up to 4 theatres.

For this post, it is essential that you have minor and major orthopaedics experience and RGN/ODP qualified. You will need experience in a similar scrub role (ideally 2 years) and have the ability to work flexibly.

You will be working flexible full time shifts in accordance with the needs of the business and the theatre lists.

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Anaesthetics Operating Department Practitioner/Theatre Practitioner Nurse in Northamptonshire

Our client is a National Healthcare Provider, providing service users with a variety of procedures across several areas from cosmetics to general surgery. We are currently looking for RGN or ODP qualified professional to join the theatre team, to work in anaesthetics and either scrub or recovery.

You will be registered with either the NMC or HPC. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Someone with good organisational and planning skills will also hold a significant advantage.

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Endoscopy Nurse in Essex

Our client is part of a leading group of health care providers in the UK. They are based in beautiful landscaped gardens and offer a variety of procedures including cosmetic, gynae and orthopaedics procedures.

We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join and lead the endoscopy team where patients undergo diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. You will have a good understanding of endoscopy procedures and be familiar with the setting up and cleaning of scopes. You will be leading a team of 5, working across the endoscopy unit, day surgery unit and the day ward.

You will be able to follow the patient through the full patient journey in this role and see the patients at different stages of their treatment.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working in a day case environment and endoscopy. You will be a Senior Nurse, with experience of leading a team and have the ability to motivate and support others in their roles. You must also be familiar with the patient pathway.

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Anaesthetic Practitioner in Wales

Our client is a small hospital and part of a large network of healthcare providers who supply routine and complex care to patients all over the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their team.

You will be either RGN or ODP qualified with experience in anaesthetics, ideally in a variety of procedures.

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Senior Operating Theatre Nurse Spinal

Our client, part of a leading healthcare provider, is a medium to large sized hospital offering a range of medical and surgical procedures. They are currently looking for an operating theatre practitioner who is experienced within spinal procedures.

You must be experienced in scrubbing for spinal procedures to include scoliosis correction, curvature of the spine and other specialised procedures; mainly corrective and degenerative surgery. You will be either RGN or ODP qualified and be registered with either the NMC or HPC.

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Florence Nightingale Foundation Conference

8 - 9 March, 2012

Building on the success of the inaugural Florence Nightingale Foundation Conference, we are pleased to announce the second annual conference will be taking place on 8th & 9th March 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London.

Who is it for?

This Conference is aimed at senior professionals across all aspects of healthcare delivery and is relevant to everyone in healthcare. It will also be accredited for clinical professionals and an application is being made to the Royal College of Physicians for medical staff.

Why should I attend?

This two day Healthcare Innovation Conference will provide you with the opportunity to: hear from a range of inspirational, high profile speakers take part in a wide variety of outstanding masterclasses focusing on spreading best practice and innovation in Healthcare network with other senior healthcare professionals and leaders

Charity Gala Dinner

On the evening of the 8th March we shall also be hosting a Charity Gala Dinner, not only offering you the chance to show your support for the Florence Nightingale Foundation, but the opportunity to socialise with other leaders in healthcare innovation and contribute to the future of tomorrow's leaders.

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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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Anaesthetic Practitioner Nurse in Glasgow

Our client, part of a group of leading healthcare providers based in Glasgow are currently recruiting for Anaesthetic Practitioners to join an existing team. You will be looking after patients undergoing a variety of procedures.

You will be self motivated and a team player with registration with either the NMC or HPC and be either RGN or ODP qualified. RGN's must also have a qualification in anaesthetics and experience in this area.

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Operating Department Practitioner

Our client is part of a group of leading healthcare providers who are currently looking to recruit an ODP with anaesthetics and recovery experience to work on a 9 month fixed term contract. This hospital has 40 beds and are currently undergoing refurbishment to ensure a high standard of care delivery to service users.

We are looking for an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner who is either RGN or ODP qualified and registered with NMC or HPC and have been working in anaesthetics and recovery. You will be available to start at short notice on this 9 month fixed term contract.

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Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse in Suffolk

Our client is part of a leading healthcare provider, based in beautiful landscaped gardens with 43 beds and 3 theatres with laminar flow. They specialise in orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. They are currently looking for Scrub Nurse to join their established team.

You will be working on orthopaedic and spinal cases, so you must have experience in scrubbing in orthopaedics or spinal. This hospital does not currently have the capacity to train someone, although someone with extensive scrubbing experience in other areas will be considered. You must be RGN or ODP qualified.

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Staff Nurse Cardiac Catheter Lab in Cheshire

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for a Staff Nurse to join its private clients team within the Catheter lab.

The Cardiology Unit is a very sophisticated one and provides a full range of all cardiac procedures.

They require a highly trained and qualified catheter lab nurse to work in the department, ideally with vast experience and scrub skills in all aspects of invasive procedures including complex angioplasties, device implantation and Electrophysiology/ Complex Ablation. It is also essential that applicants have previous Cardiology and Catheter Lab experience.

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Recovery Nurse in Suffolk

Our client is part of a leading healthcare provider, based in beautiful landscaped gardens with 43 beds and 3 theatres with laminar flow. They specialise in orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. They are currently looking for Recovery Nurse to join their established team.

You will be recovering patients from orthopaedic and spinal cases, so ideally you will have experience in this area. You must be RGN or Operating Department Practitioner qualified.

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Bank HDU/Recovery Practitioner in Norwich

Spire Healthcare is the second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK with 37 hospitals employing 7,600 staff and treating 930,000 patients each year.

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Norwich Hospital holds a long standing reputation for providing high quality,comprehensive private hospital care.Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals.A thriving suite of three Theatres (two equipped with laminar flow) covers a wide range of surgical specialities and includes a dedicated sterile services department.The hospital has a 3 bedded High Dependency Unit which is integrated with the Recovery department.The successful candidate will provide exceptional clinical care for patients in both the Recovery Room and HDU.

The successful candidate will form part of an already established team, and will be expected to provide and maintain a high quality service. We can offer support from a strong management team, the opportunity to work along side expert clinicians, access to professional and personal development and experience within a dynamic working environment.Undertaking a wide range of surgical specialities,this position presents an opportunity to broaden skills whilst working in a modern environment with a friendly,enthusiastic team.ENB 998 or a mentorship qualification is also desirable.

Main responsibilities:
To provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Recovery area and High Dependency Unit .

Working hours:
Bank-as and when required.

Location:
Spire Norwich Hospital is pleasantly located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich with easy access to road and rail links.
Who we are looking for

Qualifications & Training:
Essential
Registered Nurse
Desirable
Previous experience of working in Recovery and HDU
ENB 998/Mentorship qualification

Experience:
Essential
Working in teams and with minimum supervision
Experience in a caring role

Desirable
Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes

Knowledge and Technical Ability:
Essential
Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualification and additional training.
Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
English language to IELTS 7.0

Desirable
Competence across a range of Recovery and HDU skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
Continuing professional development.
Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
Root cause analysis

Skills & Behaviours:
Essential
Passion for Customers
Planning and Organisation
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Communication and Influencing
Working Collaboratively
Concern for Standards
Business Focus

Other:
Essential
NMC registration and regulation
Willing to participate in flexible working pattern
Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work
Willingness to participate in on call duties
Desirable
Lives within 45 minutes travelling time of hospital

Salary:
Dependent upon experience.

Benefits:
A quality working environment with opportunities for continuing professional development. Free on site parking.

This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which means that all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings on your criminal record need to be disclosed. An enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau will be applied for in the event of a successful application. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account, so disclosure will not necessarily be a bar to attaining this position.

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People taking an unlicensed herbal product that could cause serious liver damage and organ failure should stop using it, says the UKs Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Scrub Practitioner in London

Our client in central London are a well known private hospital that perform a variety of surgical procedures including urology, plastics, cosmetics, gynae, bariatrics and ENT to name a few. This employer is recognised by Investors in People and offers the highest standard of medical excellence. They have modern equipment and facilities combined with fantastic standards of care.

We are looking for a Scrub Nurse who has experience in a variety of cases. You must be Registered General Nurse (RGN)/ Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualified with recent UK Operating Theatre Practitioner experience.

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Endoscopy Assistant in Horley

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is an important hospital in the Spire Healthcare portfolio. We have a broad range of modern acute facilities which include 3 operating theatres and an endoscopy suite. We have 44 single private rooms, 2 critical care level 2 rooms, a 16 bedded day care unit and 12 consulting rooms. We have state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners. These are supported by a number of other departments like Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Pathology. In addition Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a partnership site for BUPA Wellness offering different types of health screens. We are also a partner hospital for Breast Health UK and are accredited for both bowel and breast cancer.

Main responsibilities: To assist the multi-disciplinary team to provide exemplary care in an endoscopy unit to facilitate effective endoscopy processes. Requirement to rotate through Theatres/Ward.

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Recovery Practitioner in Solihul

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Qualifications & Training:
Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
Minimum 2 years post qualification
ALS qualification required

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Perioperative Practitioner in Leeds

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Methley Park Hospital in South Leeds, offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical treatments to patients from West Yorkshire.

Main responsibilities:
We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) or Operating Theatre Nurses with at least 2 years' experience

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