The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, Established 1834, part of Akessa Healthcare Group, is looking for an experienced, dynamic and organised Senior Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Scrub Nurse to join our team. The role has arisen from the launch of surgical services at this long-established hospital.
This is an exciting time to join a highly reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care. We have invested significantly in the hospital, including new laminar flow operating theatres.
Please note
- This appointment is for a motivated and ambitious individual.
- Our senior colleagues lead by example.
- Akessa Healthcare does not support hybrid working.
- Akessa Healthcare is expanding, and there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. This guiding vision influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Others may see this as just an ODP or nursing role, but to us you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives every day. We are looking for candidates who want a long‑term position and have clear career development goals.
About us
Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals, including The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, The New Foscote Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1834. Ownership transferred to our management team in January 2023, and the hospital now provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos of caring for our staff. Since 2023 it has undergone a multimillion‑pound refurbishment and now has three ultra‑clean laminar flow operating theatres and an additional minor procedures room.
The New Foscote Hospital has been established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. It has over (number) consultants, all leaders in their specialist fields, who choose to hold their private practices there. They work alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.
107 Harley Street is an outpatient, diagnostic and day‑case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. Treatments offered there include oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.
Akessa Healthcare is managed and run by clinicians. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support, and all colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice in the management of their services.
The team takes great pride in what we do. The clinical outcomes at The New Foscote Hospital are among the best in the world, and its latest CQC report rated it “Good” across all areas. The New Foscote Hospital has also been rated among the top 10 hospitals in the UK, private and NHS, for patient experience.
Core responsibilities
- Assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in delivering and managing high standards of patient care within theatres
- Provide skilled assistance to surgeons
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient‑centred pre‑and post‑operative care
- Provide guidance, support, clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the theatre team, working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of theatre resources
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in your specialist area and act as a resource to proactively improve the service for our patients
- Ensure theatres are prepared for use each day in line with quality standards
- Follow internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained and serviced in line with manufacturers’ instructions, reporting any defects to the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager
- Ensure all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained
- Ensure medicines administration and management are carried out in line with policies and procedures
- Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants, liaising with the Theatre Manager and/or Procurement
- Maintain effective communication across the hospital, including with patients, team members and consultants
Who we are looking for
- Registration with the NMC or HCPC
- Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner across a range of surgical specialties, including orthopaedics
- High standards of verbal and written communication
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, measured and informed way
- Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely
- Commitment to our Core Values: Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care
- Demonstration of our Five CIVIC Duties: Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion
- Surgical First Assistant (SFA) training or qualification
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