Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Children's Theatres, Derriford Hospital, Level 2 Town Plymouth Salary £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2025 23:59
Theatre Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Plymouth Hospitals is a large acute trust in the Southwest of England, and provides perioperative care for elective and emergency patients across the region. The hospital is a designated Trauma Centre and tertiary referral centre for Neurological and Cardiac patients. The trust is a teaching hospital with close links to the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Plymouth.
Children’s Theatres currently has 3 Theatres, day of surgery admissions, a recovery /discharge area, and preoperative assessment. We are situated on level 2 within Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Specialities covered within Children’s Theatres include Urology, ENT, Plastics, Maxillo-facial, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, community dental, Ophthalmology, etc. A mixture of day case, in-patient, elective and emergency work is undertaken within the unit.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘ Priority ’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic theatre team. The successful applicant must show a commitment to high quality patient care and excellent team work along with a genuine interest in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures. It will also be required to work in partnership with other teams within the Theatre Central cluster, supporting staff, students, patients and relatives.
The Trust is a 24 hour major trauma centre and successful applicants to the post will be expected to participate in the 7 day service, working the required shifts to meet the service demand.
As a team we are dedicated to delivering high quality care for our patients and currently have an exciting and ongoing programme for improvement. We have a team of dedicated Perioperative Clinical Educators who work alongside the teams in practice, ensuring that the theatre teams are supported and remain current in perioperative practices.
Detailed responsibilities
* Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
* Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
* Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
* Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
* To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
* Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
* Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
* Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
* To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
* To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plan for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
* Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.
* Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the Trust premises, reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
* Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practise. Participating in audit and quality monitoring.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* RN/ODP training completed
* Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
* Competent in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery
Qualifications
* NMC Registered nurse / HCPC registered ODP
* Basic computer skills
* Relevant theatre based course
* Mentorship/NVQ trainer/assessor/theatre educator or relevant educational course
* Educated to diploma or degree level
* Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
* Proven evidence of recent CPD knowledge and ability to apply evidence-based practice
* Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints
* Methodical and organised
* Enthusiasm for introducing and facilitating change
* Ability to remain calm in adverse circumstances and able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
* Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners
Circumstances
* Flexible shift patterns/internal rotation and on call
Other factors
* An ability to manoeuvre patients and equipment as laid down within Trust guidelines
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
EEO & Diversity
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
Recruitment & Contact
All communication will be electronic. Check your email regularly including your junk folder. If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments, contact the recruiting manager at 01752 432100. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, contact Senior Sister Sandra Musser on 01752 439295.
Application deadline
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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