Job overview
We are currently recruiting for experienced registered Theatre Practitioners/Theatre Nurses and ODPs within our Theatre team, with at least two years theatre experience. We would love to tell you about our team and our culture. Our area is committed to providing a high standard of patient care from 11 specialist theatres, 6 day unit theatres as well as initiating acute and chronic pain services. Our surgical specialties include: Maxillofacial, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast and plastics, Acutes including Trauma.
You do not need any additional qualifications other than an active NMC/HCPC pin to be eligible for this post, but hold passion, enthusiasm and commitment to provide patient centered care. A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research evidence. A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision. The ability to work as an integral member of the team.
Main duties of the job
1. Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills, and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
2. Actively supports patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
3. Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
4. Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
5. To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
6. Responsible for adhering to the NMC / HCPC professional Code of Conduct.
Working for our organisation
For further information on working for our Trust please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
7. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
8. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
9. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
10. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
11. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
12. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
13. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
14. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
15. Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at York Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.
16. The validity of Professional Registration will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in NMC or HCPC registration details will mean your application will not be progressed
17. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
19. Teaching qualification
Experience
Desirable criteria
20. Previous theatre experience at Band 5
Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care
Desirable criteria
22. Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
23. Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
24. Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH
Behaviour
Essential criteria
25. Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.
Desirable criteria
26. Capable of lateral thinking
27. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT
Disposition
Essential criteria
28. Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
29. Committed to working with people.
30. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
31. Demonstrate a commitment to selfdevelopment.