Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for an Orthopaedic Scrub (Lower Limb) Team Leader to join the busy Operating Theatres  at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We are keen to recruit a motivated and forward thinking team member to assist with the day to day running of the operating theatres.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner who has previous Orthopaedic Scrub (Lower Limb) experience. The successful candidate will lead a team of staff and will assist with areas of management such as forward list reviews, loan kits, sickness, rostering and personal development reviews, in line with trust values.

As this post has weekend and OC requirements, the candidate will be expected to participate in a  wide range of specialties including General Surgery, ENT,  Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmic, Obstetrics and Breast, alongside their main specialty of Orthopaedics and Trauma. You will be supported by senior staff within the department who will be able to assist you in the further development of your existing team working, leadership and motivational skills.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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To function as the lead practitioner for a designated area

To assist with forward planning of kit and equipment required within your area.

To lead and assist where required with the loan kit process from identification and ordering to return to supplier.

To manage a team, including management of sickness, rostering and developement of junior staff members, alongside anything else required.

To assist in the management of the area to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.

You will demonstrate a flexible approach to working and will co-ordinate with other colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

There is a commitment to on call and weekend working.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.