Job Title: Scrub Operating Department Practitioner
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Salary: £35,500 - £42,500 per annum (competitive salary) + fully funded training programs & career progression opportunities
Sanctuary Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Operating Department Practitioner to join our client, a leading private healthcare team, on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in one of the UK’s premier private healthcare settings, with fantastic CPD on offer.
They are seeking practitioners with experience in Orthopaedics, General, Gynae, ENT, Urology, Laparoscopy, and Ophthalmic specialities, although training will be provided if you are unfamiliar with any area.
About Our Client:
For over 25 years, their focus has been on putting patients at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to looking after both patients and staff, delivering high standards of care across numerous hospitals, clinics, medical centres, and consulting rooms. Their success is driven by a dedicated and stable senior management team, the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a strong emphasis on inspiring leadership and employee development.
Their mission is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. This purpose underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion, and collaboration, helping them achieve sector-leading standards, with over 98% of their hospitals rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators.
Our Client's Values:
They take pride in their heritage in private healthcare and their organisational values:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in scrubbing for Consultant-led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics, cosmetics, gynae, and ENT.
- Assess patients’ health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
- Develop care plans appropriate to the patient, considering the care pathway, perioperative risks, and their wellbeing.
Who they're looking for:
- Qualified ODP/Scrub Nurse.
- NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on your pin.
- Orthopaedic experience is highly desirable.
- At least 2 years of scrub experience.
- Experience in a surgical/Theatre setting.
- Highly motivated and able to work in a challenging but rewarding environment.
- Please note that due to the rural location of the hospital, you must have access to your own transport.
Benefits:
They offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Reward platform with discounts and cashback from over 1000 retailers
- Free wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- They also offer competitive rates to their bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.