University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
About
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country. We have over 13,000 staff providing care across 48 specialties, spanning five hospitals (including one of the biggest Trauma and Orthopaedics Specialties in the country and Childrens services at both Derby and Burton Hospitals) which care for more than one million patients each year and serves a population of a similar size across South Derbyshire, South East Staffordshire and beyond. As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live. UHDB is one of the largest employers in the region and spends annually over £850m. As an anchor organisation we play a wider role in society; setting an example in partnership with other large local employers across the public and private sector seeking to promote inclusion, raise the aspirations and prospects of young people, be a good employer and a major contributor to the local economy. UHDB is currently building a vision to be one of the best hospitals in the country and we are proud of our teaching hospital status. We work in partnership with the universities of Derby, Nottingham, Stafford and Wolverhampton educating and training future generations of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Investment in the latest technology will continue to bring our services to the cutting edge of medical advances and our highly skilled staffs are proud to be providing services as efficiently as possible.
Our vision is to build on our achievements and we will take great pride in caring for our patients in a clean, safe and technically advanced environment.
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Key details
Location
SiteRoyal Derby HospitalAddressUttoxeter roadTownDerbyPostcodeDE22 3NEMajor / Minor RegionDerbyshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week
Full time
Part time
Salary
Salary£37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata paSalary periodYearly
Grade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaWomen's and Children's TheatreInterview date30/01/2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and its important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
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Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Heres more about the role and what were looking for;
Job Overview
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care, in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patients needs, maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care. Provide individualised care, acting as the patients advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment, within agreed policies and procedures.
Demonstrate leadership that will encourage and promote effective teamwork, provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care, whilst actively supporting and when required deputising for the Lead practitioner in the management of the healthcare environment.
Support innovative clinical practice, and contribute to implementing nursing policies based on National and local strategies for health care.
Advert
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's Women and Children's Theatres at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with a high level of professionalism to help develop our wide ranging Theatre service.
Within our Theatres we cover all Gynae, Obstetric and Breast surgery. In our Children's Theatres we cover 10 specialities including General, Orthopaedic, Ent, Dental, Hands, OMF, Ophthalmic, MRI, Endoscopy and Recovery .
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute clinically and managerially across the Women's and Children's Theatre Suite consisting of 2 Gynae, 1 Elective Obstetric, 2 Obstetric, 1 Breast and 2 Paediatric theatres. The successful candidate will also either be qualified as a cell salvage operator or would be expected to have the request for the training on their PDP.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the MDT and should have considerable theatre experience, be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and support junior staff. You must show enthusiastic leadership skills and the ability to act as a Line Manager.
Closing date of applications: 16 January 2025
Interview date: 30 January 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Why dont you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss whats possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.
We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
Requirements
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:
the points-based immigration system
the EU settlement scheme
eVisa
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Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Demonstrable theatre experience
Desirable criteria
Experience in Women's and children's theatre speciality
Registration
Essential criteria
NMC or ODP Registration
Qualification
Essential criteria
Teaching qualification/mentorship
Desirable criteria
Evidence of working in a link role
Commitment
Essential criteria
Flexiable and adaptable to the service
Desirable criteria
cell salvage operator
Communication
Essential criteria
Ability to maintain and establish relationships in team
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with patients and MDT
Desirable criteria
Understands barriers to communication
Able to persuade and negotiate
Analytical skills
Essential criteria
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
Able to plan and organise own time and others
Able to prioritse
Desirable criteria
Demonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment
Patient Care
Essential criteria
Enthusiasm for providing high quality patient care
Desirable criteria
Recognises the importance of MDT
Documents
JD&PS (, 403.5)PDFKB
Positive Action Statement (, 3.7)PDFMB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameSarah BishopJob titleLead PractitionerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number Additional information
Deana Garland
[email protected]
Carl Dougliss
[email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
AddressRecruitment CentreRehab Block, Level 3Royal Derby HospitalTelephone
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