NHS Managers Ignore Calls to Step Up Testing of EU Doctors

The Florence Nightingale Museum is delighted to name Sue Sheridan as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. The most popular museum for nurses in the world now has a Nightingale-trained nurse leading the Board.

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A 'Nightingale' Nurse Announced as New Chair of Trustees at the Florence Nightingale Museum

The Florence Nightingale Museum is delighted to name Sue Sheridan as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. The most popular museum for nurses in the world now has a Nightingale-trained nurse leading the Board.

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Recovery Nurse in Edinburgh

Our client, part of a group of leading healthcare providers, is a modern hospital based in Edinburgh. They are currently recruiting Recovery Practitioners to join their existing team to look after patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including ENT, gynaecology, urology and orthopaedics.

You will be self motivated and a team player. You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with registration with either the NMC or HPC.

This is a permanent, full time post.

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Nurse Manager ~ Perioperative Service in New Zealand

The Perioperative Service is looking to attract a senior health professional who has proven ability in leadership and change management. The overall responsibility of the unit manager is the efficient supervision and direction of all activities and related activities of the unit, with the primary management function being effective patient care with budgetary constraints whilst adhering to the policies, procedures, objectives and the values of the organisation.

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Medical Devices study day

Medical Devices study day
Saturday 28 April
Royal Bolton Hospital - NHS Foundation Trust

Organised by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), the study day will offer practitioners a greater insight into the legal and practical requirements of medical device competency assessment. The session will also provide hands-on training on key operating theatre equipment and a best practice discussion.

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Operating Theatre Practice Development Lead

You will be either RGN or ODP qualified with at least five years experience working at a senior level in a UK operating theatre. You will have a demonstrable track record, and a natural flair for providing and facilitating appropriate training for all staff within the operating theatre environment. It will be part of your role to ensure that good clinical practice is consistently delivered and to promote the well being of all patients and operating theatre personnel. You will have a comprehensive clinical background and excellent communication skills to be able to assume a close working relationship with the Senior Management Team, the Operating Theatre, Cath Lab & Cardiology teams and Consultant staff.

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Opthalmic Bank Nurses & Healthcare Technicians in Surrey

This fantastic hospital has state of the art surgical equipment for procedures in laser vision correction, cataract removal, refractive lens exchange as well as cosmetic cases.
There are opportunities for enthusiastic and flexible RGNs or Healthcare Technicians to join their bank. You will ideally have current ophthalmic experience from within an operating theatre environment. However, individuals who have scrub skills in different specialities or who are working in an out-patient or ward setting, but do have a genuine interest in ophthalmics are also invited to apply.

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UK Medicines Regulator Urges Caution Over Rogue Co-Codamol Tablets

People who take a well-known painkiller are being asked to check their medication as the wrong strength of tablet could be inside their blister pack.

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NHS Workforce Census Published

NHS staff numbers show biggest overall fall in 10 years: numbers of clinical support & infrastructure support staff decline & those of professionally qualified clinical staff increase slightly

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NHS Employers Support More Flexibility on Pay but Caution on Full Local Pay Bargaining

Greater flexibility to vary pay in different parts of the country could lead to more efficient use of the "unaffordable" NHS pay bill, according to the NHS Employers organisation.

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Endoscopy Nurse - London

Our Client, a large hospital in central London are looking for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join their team in the Endoscopy Department.

This RGN/ODP role will involve ERCP, EBUS and Capsule Endoscopy.

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Sales Executive

Our client is a provider of world class medical devices and employ more than 1000 people worldwide. They are a leading supplier of medical and surgical devices with a great reputation for high quality products. Their main products ranges are Vascular Access, Regional Anaesthesia, respiratory tract products and intravenous equipment. They are looking for sales executives for their South East territories and South West and South Wales

You will be responsible for achieving targets, potential new business, working with internal teams, maintaining existing business, promoting existing products, communicating regularly with line managers, attending exhibitions and conferences and successfully launch new products

The suitable candidate should have a solid and successful sales experience ideally within a disposables and consumables market. You will be self motivated, possess initiative and have strong presentation skills. You must also be driven and have a strong work ethic. You may be a graduate with some sales experience within the medical industry. You should have experience selling into operating theatres/ITU/procurement. You will be dealing with Critical Care, Infection Control, Clinical Governance, Emergency Unit, IV Nursing Teams, Anaesthetics, Theatres, Maternity, Day Surgery Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Practice Development Team and OPAT Teams

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SCRUB NURSE (Cheshire)

We are seeking to recruit a preoperative practitioner to join our dynamic operating theatre team.

You will form part of an already established team, and will provide and maintain a high quality service, providing exemplary planned care for patients within the preoperative environment.

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 proactive working environment.

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Red Tape Challenge - Medicines Regulations in the Spotlight

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is asking for views on the regulations that govern its work.

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Anaesthetic Recovery Nurse in Wales

Are you looking to secure a permanent post and looking to embark upon a career move which will make a difference, and an organisation that value diversity - reward high achievers - have a robust business model and have an extremely diverse portfolio with an exceptional treatment centre which prides itself on its feedback and patient satisfaction.

Can you deliver a high standard of patient care?
You will be a Registered Nurse (RGN) and currently registered with the NMC and have worked within recovery previously.

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Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetics in Leeds

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with scrub, recovery and anesthetic experience to join their friendly operating theatre team. Their team provides extraordinary standard of care and practice in a multi speciality environment.

You will be able to demonstrate proven clinical scrub experience in a wide range of specialities, including orthopaedics, ophthalmic's, endoscopy, general surgery, gynaecology and urology. You will also have a good general knowledge, excellent customer service skills and some basic IT experience.

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Territory Manager – Clinical Specialist

We are currently working with an established and reputable medical device company who are seeking a clinical specialist to cover the UK mainland. This role will be training nurses on the use of infusion pumps and you will also have to write a training programme for the nurses you will be training. You will need to be RGN and have your current PIN and will also need to have experience within a similar role dealing with infusion devices.

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Shifting Power to the Local NHS - A New Way for NHS IT

A profound shift of decision-making to the local NHS means that clinicians lead change in information technology, ensuring its freedom to innovate, the Health Secretary said today at the launch of the Chief Clinical Information Officers network.

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TSSU Technician in Liverpool

TSSU Technician - LIVERPOOL - Part Time - Maternity Cover

Our Client 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.

They offer 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. They are commited to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Our Vacancy
Main responsibilities: To work in a busy sterile services department within our Operating Theatre Department. To follow policy and procedure for decontamination of high risk medical devices. Training and Competency review will be give. Two Months to reach competency in most areas.

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Clinical Education ~ Woundcare, Acute and Community Job Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in advanced Woundcare Devices and Equipment, in the UK and the rest of the world. Their product portfolio is exceptional and highly regarded by clinicians across the NHS and private sectors. We now seek, on their behalf, to recruit 3 RGNs with a special interest in Tissue Viability or wound management in both community and Acute care settings for roles as Clinical Education Specialists. The roles cover regions throughout the UK

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NHS Rations IVF and Surgery for Smokers and Obese with New Wave of Lifestyle Restrictions

GP commissioners and NHS managers across England are targeting smokers and the obese with a raft of new restrictions limiting patients' access to treatment unless they modify their lifestyles, Pulse reveals.

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The Operating Theatre Journal March 2012 Issue Available online

This month's top stories:

People Covering their own Backs instead of Taking Responsibility

Small Design Changes Could Save Lives by Cutting Hospital Infections New Research

AORN Issues Implementation Guide for Prevention of Retained Surgical Items

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Operating Theatre Based Surgical Trainer

We are currently headhunting for an Operating Theatre Clinical Specialist for our client who is a major player in the supply of single use operating theatre procedure packs, gloves and drapes and gowns. The role of a Clinical Specialist is to work as part of the sales team covering the defined region, co-ordinating trials and evaluations and working as part of the theatre team to ensure the products are evaluated to their best advantage. Although you support and work alongside the sales person there is no sales target attached to this position.

You will be a scrub trained RGN or ODP with strong theatre experience. Ideally you will also hold a teaching qualification gained whilst nursing. In return the client offers a generous package, invests in their employees and offers opportunities for career advancement. Full training will be given.

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