Job overview
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably experienced Senior Practitioner/Sister/Charge Nurse to join us in our busy Arthroplasty Theatres.
We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing a quality, patient focussed service for patients on the Arthroplasty Pathway.
As a multi-speciality area you will be supported to develop your surgical skills. There are opportunities for you to access further education and training to enhance your own personal and professional development.
Hours of working rota may be altered, to provide adequate provision for patient care, unless otherwise stated in contract of employment.
The post holder may be asked at the discretion of the Nurse Director to work in any Unit of the Trust, as required. This post will be heavily based on Q floor, but with requirement to cover as per need.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who have a broad experience of working within the operating theatre environment.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be required to work alongside the Theatre Team, including Surgical and Anaesthetic Colleagues on a daily basis whilst acting in a supervisory role, managing theatre lists, Staff and Resources accordingly.
You will also need a broad knowledge of surgical specialties and possess the skills to share your experience by acting as a positive role model and coach to the wider team. We encourage practitioners to actively participate in change processes and welcome contributions to Service improvement.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We are part of the Anaesthetic and Operating Services care group which manages 58 operating theatres, across the trust plus the theatre admission units and pre-operative assessment clinics as well as post anaesthetic care on all sites.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration.
2. Operating department practitioner (City&Guilds 752/ODP level 3 or Diploma/BSC Operating department practice) with valid HCPC registration
3. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
4. Management experience.
5. Completion of Mentor Preparation.
6. Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable criteria
7. Post registration specialist course.
8. Assessor qualification
9. Relevant Degree.
10. Management and Leadership Qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
11. Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
12. Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
13. Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
14. Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
15. Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
16. Knowledge of Risk Management.
17. An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable criteria
18. Development of clinical competencies.
19. Experience of clinical supervision.
20. Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. An understanding of Recruitment and Selection
22. An understanding of IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
23. An understanding of Staff Communication
24. An understanding of Staff Counselling
25. An understanding of Staff Development Forums
26. An understanding of Seamless Surgery
27. An understanding of Patient Flow
Desirable criteria
28. Experience and Participation in Human Resource Management Skills
29. Experience of Change Management
Aptitude and Attitude:
Essential criteria
30. Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
31. Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
32. Be Able to demonstrate: Assertiveness and Confidence.
33. Committed to Equal Opportunities.
34. Committed to staff development
35. Committed to encouraging effective teamwork.
Desirable criteria
36. Ability to build a cohesive team.
37. Effective handling of critical incidents.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
38. jd (PDF, 144.4KB)
39. ps (PDF, 56.7KB)
40. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
41. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
42. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
43. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
44. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
45. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
46. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameSteve StanilandJob titleLead PractitionerEmail addresssteven.staniland@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2715142Additional information
email preferred - to move on to arrange a mutually agreeable time to call.