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Senior Scrub Nurse - Orthopaedics

On-site in Chelmsford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Chelmsford
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Holiday
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Pension matched up to 5%
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner.
  • Substantial post-registration experience within an operating theatre environment, with proven experience in orthopaedic scrubbing.
  • Sound knowledge of orthopaedic procedures, surgical instrumentation, implants and specialist equipment.
  • Proven ability to lead, support and motivate a team, working independently and using initiative when required.
  • Experience in coordinating theatre activities and supporting the effective management of the surgical list.
  • A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, aseptic technique, surgical safety and risk management.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and delivering a positive patient experience.
  • A flexible, forward-thinking approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Access to our employee benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts.
  • Cycle2Work scheme.
  • Subsidised staff restaurant, where available.
  • Free on-site parking, where available.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse to join our theatre team at Springfield Hospital.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a strong background in orthopaedic surgery. You will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to supporting the continued success and development of our theatre department.

As a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality perioperative care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of care throughout their surgical journey. You will support theatre daily activities, promote best practice and work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people.

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

  • Private medical cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants.
  • Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance.
  • Life assurance providing cover of three times your base salary.
  • Private pension, with Ramsay matching contributions up to 5% after a qualifying period.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
  • Flexible shift patterns, where possible.
  • Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave.
  • Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you.

Career Development & Recognition

  • Training and development opportunities through the Ramsay Academy.
  • Opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and contribute to service improvement.
  • Colleague recognition programme celebrating our people and their achievements.

About Ramsay Health Care UK

Industry
Healthcare

In their own words

About the company & team

Join us on our exciting journey of development and expansion at Springfield Hospital. We continue to invest in new technology and services to enhance the patient experience and support our dedicated teams in delivering outstanding clinical care.

Springfield Hospital is one of Essex's established private hospitals, providing a range of surgical services within a modern hospital environment. Our theatre teams work collaboratively to deliver high standards of care across a variety of surgical specialities.

As part of our orthopaedic theatre team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of elective and other orthopaedic procedures, supporting excellent surgical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a well-established global hospital group with extensive experience in delivering independent healthcare services. We are recognised for our strong relationships with the NHS and our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.

We welcome colleagues who demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine commitment to making a difference. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to providing the training, support and development needed to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and place patient safety at the centre of everything we do. As a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse, you will be expected to act as a positive role model, promote a culture of safety and support our vision of providing more time to care.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

This position is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk, and all successful candidates will receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alena Behrova by email at alena.behrova@ramsayhealth.co.uk.

Alternatively apply via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers

We care. It's more than what we do; it's who we are.

Join Ramsay Health Care UK and help us deliver safe, compassionate and exceptional surgical care.

We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

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