Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic, committed individuals to join our energetic and vibrant Theatre team.
As with all theatre environments, each day with us has its own demands as we have a variety of theatre activity on any given day so we are looking for individuals who have a flexible approach to work, are innovative and highly motivated with great people skills who want to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting area of patient care. Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to promote and participate actively in education, research, clinical governance, audit and guidelines. You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the health board.
If you are a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with current UK professional registration relevant for the post then we’d love to hear from you. We would welcome applicants with Theatre experience or for those looking for a new challenge. Applicants who do not have previous theatre experience will undergo a full training and support programme to fully equip our staff with the skills they require.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a base hospital and can expect to work across any of the four hospital sites when requested. The post holder is required to work as part of a team to assess, develop, implement and evaluate pre, peri and post operative patient care on a daily basis. Working closely with all disciplines without direct supervision on achieving KSF outline to ensure the effective running of the department out of hours within set guidelines in the absence of the Lead Nurse/ODP.
• Provide technical/specialist assistance requiring a high degree of dexterity, precision, accuracy and prolonged concentration to patients and medical staff. The post holder organises own workload/area and may supervise work of others on achievement of KSF outline within a team.
• Participate in supervision, teaching and/or mentorship to assist with the integration of staff within the department.
• Adhere to the NMC or HPC code of professional conduct and standards of practice (2002).
• Participate in flexible working patterns, including Night Duty and On-calls when required. To work in any area of the Theatre Services Department and any other department requiring skilled theatre practitioners when necessary.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse/ODP
2. Evidence of Registration with NMC/HPC
Desirable criteria
3. Relevant post basic course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Demonstrate an interest in Operating Department Practice/Nursing.
Desirable criteria
5. Relevant theatre scrub experience
Abilities
Essential criteria
6. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
7. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills
8. Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self-development
9. Demonstrate an awareness of the need to be involved in teaching
10. Awareness of Health and Safety Responsibilities
11. Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
12. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable