Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 09/12/2024
Senior Theatre Practitioner
Band 6
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.
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.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
Job overview
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care, in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient’s needs, maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care. Provide individualised care, acting as the patient’s 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in Women's and children's theatre speciality
* NMC or ODP Registration
* Evidence of working in a link role
* Flexible and adaptable to the service
* Cell salvage operator
Communication
* Ability to maintain and establish relationships in team
* Demonstrates ability to work effectively with patients and MDT
* Understands barriers to communication
* Able to persuade and negotiate
Analytical skills
* Demonstrates problem solving skills
* Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations
Planning and Organisation
* Able to plan and organise own time and others
* Able to prioritise
* Demonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment
* Enthusiasm for providing high quality patient care
* Recognises the importance of MDT
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.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
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