Theatre Scrub Practitioner

The Loakes Theatres department at Wycombe Hospital is proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for Band 5 theatre nurses, or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), who wish to gain, or build on, experience in this dynamic and interesting role. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, Loakes Theatres department mainly support operations across a range of Orthopaedics and Urology specialities. The theatre team also cover for other specialities such as ENT, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastic surgery and Robotic surgery.

You can expect a supportive and stretching career development programme, which will take you from your current level of experience to expertise in one, or more, of the surgical specialities we have to offer. This competency based programme is a key part of our vision for an efficient, compassionate peri-operative environment, which provides exceptional care for our patients and fully supports our staff in delivering this.

We are happy to consider applications from registered nurses or ODPs with previous theatre experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of care in surgery and provide evidence that they share our values, C ollaborating with colleagues and service users, A spiring to improve, R especting the choices, wishes and attitudes of others and E nabling others to achieve their potential.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments from the advert.