Bank Band 5 Scrub Practitioner, Recovery, ODP - Bank staff

Band 5 External Bank staff /Scrub Nurse/ODP/Recovery/Anaesthetic - Luton /Bedford Main TheatresWe are currently looking for external bank staff for scrub, recovery and anaesthetic support, preferably with previous experience, to join our team in Luton and Bedford Main Theatres. This role will allow you to work alongside our excellent theatre team and develop your skills across a variety of specialities, including Max Fax, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Robotic , general and colorectal surgeries, plastic and paediatrics., 1. To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team either in a variety of surgical specialities or in an anaesthetic or recovery role.2. Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes and patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.3. To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in thereview and regular update of these standards.4. Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition andsafety.5. Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.6. Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection inrelation to patient care and the clinical environment.7. To inform Senior Practitioners of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patientsor staff and participate in the related investigations.8. To ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Any defective equipment
must be reported immediately to Senior Practitionersusing Trust guidelines.9. To participate in the evaluation of stock levels and ordering/unpacking supplies. Inadequate supplies or provisions and possible improvements must be discussedwith Senior Practitioners.10. To act at all times, as the patient's advocate, to ensure their safety, well-being anddignity.11. To assess the patient's level of anxiety or discomfort and to provide advice, reassurance or any other actions as necessary.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.