Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Orthopaedics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week is Available and can be discussed at Interview)
Job ref
391-RFL-7649094
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chase Farm Hospital
Town
Enfield
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 - Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse

Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Click here to view our video Welcome to the Royal Free


 

Job overview

We are looking for Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse / Charge Nurse / ODP to support Chase Farm Theatres. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Orthopaedic Team in to the future as we have been named as the North London Orthopaedic Centre and new times ahead for the Trust.

We recently become one of a few hospitals nationally to become an Accredited GIRFT Surgical Hub.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all
patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and
evaluated
To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multidisciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader
To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of
practitioners within the Department.

 The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional and demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedure

Main duties of the job

Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre coordinator to ensure that patients are prepared for Theatre in reasonable time and are received in to the Theatre department adhering to the Concepts laid out by the 5 Steps to Safer Surgery and the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.

Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department; including complex cases & preparing & transporting portable monitoring equipment to assist with the transfer of patients to Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit following anaesthetic intervention.

Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the Orthopaedic Barn operating theatre.

Liaise & communicate with other departments e.g. laboratory services,
EBME, Sterile Services Unit. 

Ensure all that all OrthopaedicTheatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation

Ensure all Orthopaedic instrument trays and consumables are prepared
and fit for use prior to each patients operation

 

 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse/ODP
  • Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or demonstrated willingness to enrol

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/ students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
  • Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept
  • Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
  • Positive and motivated with attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Veronica Delfin
Job title
Senior Orthopaedic Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02083752637
Additional information

We suggest a informal visit, please contact Veronica.

[email protected]

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies