Applications are invited from competent, able Operating Department Practitioners and Staff Nurses who wish to provide dynamic support to the theatre team. We have vacancies in Anaesthetics and Recovery.
The operating department in the Trauma and Theatre Centre includes 17 in-patient theatres within the Centre plus the Surgical Day Unit (3 GA theatres). Included are two recovery areas within main theatres and one within SDU, plus the recovery area within the new Paediatric Day facility. At Friarage Hospital Northallerton, the operating department comprises 6 main in-patient theatres, a minor ops theatre, and a recovery area.
Main duties of the job
The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialities:
1. General Surgery
2. Gynaecology
3. Urology
4. Vascular
5. Obstetrics
6. Plastic Surgery
7. Orthopaedics
8. Maxillofacial
9. Neurosurgery
10. ENT
There is also provision for dedicated emergency theatres within the complex and services to satellite areas such as MRI, CT, ECT, and Stent room, plus support to A&E.
The Centre is committed to staff development and offers a good competency-based training package. As the main tertiary centre within the Tees Valley, candidates will have the opportunity to develop their theatre skills in an exciting multi-speciality environment. Staff will also be expected to work across sites. Good communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work as part of a team, are essential for this post.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
1. Explore leadership within the NHS
2. Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
3. Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
4. Equip you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, including in-house courses and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of providing person-centred care
* Commitment to evidence-based practice
* Ability to use initiative to make decisions within the sphere of work and/or knowledge, recognising where assistance is required
Qualifications
Essential
* RN or ODP with an active professional registration with either the RCN or HCPC
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department practice
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
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