Urology Theatre Scrub Practitioner

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks an experienced Urology Theatre Scrub Practitioner. This role involves working in an advanced surgical environment, necessitating skilled robotic-assisted surgery experience. Responsibilities include ensuring a sterile environment, supporting surgical teams, and handling various urological procedures. The ideal candidate will hold current NMC Pin or HCPC registration and possess a passion for minimally invasive surgical techniques. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Strong experience in robotic-assisted surgery with expertise in the da Vinci system.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the scrub practitioner for a variety of urological procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment.
• Support the surgical team throughout complex procedures.

Skills

Robotic-assisted surgery

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Current NMC Pin or HCPC Registration

Post-graduate experience as a Scrub Practitioner

Tools

da Vinci surgical system

Job description

Role: Urology Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Location: The Harborne Hospital

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts : Monday-Friday, Occasional Saturdays, Short & Long days

Salary: Competitive- dependent upon experience + allowances

Opened inJanuary 2024, The Harborne Hospital is a£100 million, purpose-built, 50-bed, multi-specialty private hospitallocated on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Campus.

As part ofHCA Healthcare UK, we provide the highest standards of care across specialties includingCardiology, Cancer, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Spinal and Complex Surgery.

With4 state-of-the-art operating theatres, including a Hybrid Theatre, our hospital is equipped with the very latest surgical technology to deliver complex and innovative treatments. We are proud to be at the forefront ofrobotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, giving our practitioners the opportunity to work with leading-edge techniques and equipment, including theda Vinci robotic system.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedUrology Theatre Scrub Practitionerto join our outstanding Theatre Team. This is a unique opportunity to work in an advanced surgical environment whereexperience in robotic-assisted surgery is essential, with proven expertise in theda Vinci surgical system. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of urological procedures.

What you will do

• Act as thescrub practitionerfor a variety of urological procedures, ensuring meticulous attention to aseptic techniques.
• Work confidently inrobotic-assisted urological surgery, particularly with theda Vinci surgical system.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment, ensuring all instruments and equipment are optimally prepared.
• Anticipate and support the surgical team’s needs throughout complex procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge ofurological surgical techniques, robotics, and innovations.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and patient-focused theatre culture.

What You Will Bring

• CurrentNMC Pin or HCPC Registration.
• Post-graduate experience as aScrub Practitionerin an operating theatre.
• Essential:Strong experience inrobotic-assisted surgery, with proven expertise in theda Vinci system.
• A passion forurology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Urology Theatre Scrub Practitioner, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.

Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.

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