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Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, proactive and highly motivated Scrub Team Leader to lead the Urology and Gynaecology Speciality within our Theatre Department.

We are a team that always puts the safety of our patients at the heart of everything we do. As a multidisciplinary department, we take pride in our team and employ staff who takes personal responsibility whilst demonstrating a passion for excellence.

As an organisation we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, work perks, NHS discounts, opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions (nursery).

For more information please contact matron Alexandra Dumitrescu [email protected]

Informal visits to the unit are welcomed so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual, who is currently part of a theatre team. The candidate should have relevant scrub experience and be willing to contribute towards developing and maintaining a stimulating learning environment.

As a Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. You will be able to provide specialist clinical support and be encouraged to work towards acting up in the absence of matron.

You will work closely with the other Team Leaders and Matron in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services.

You will be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including managing sickness absence, performing appraisals, supporting and developing junior and new members of the team; and be committed to delivering a high-quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org