Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 01/04/2025 23:59
Theatre Practitioner - Registered Nurse or ODP
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge, working as part of a team that deliver a safe environment for all patients attending theatres?
Our Day Surgery team has a great deal of experience in delivering the highest quality care, and are delighted to say we are expanding with new theatres and increased secondary recovery. As part of our growth, we are recruiting for an additional four registered Theatre Practitioners (either NMC or AHP Registered).
The majority of the surgery performed at Torbay and South Devon is day case surgery, which is when people come to hospital, have their surgery and return home on the same day.
Our Day Surgery Unit treats over 9,000 people a year, and has been open since 1995. It is a really welcoming and warm environment, and we see both adults and children.
Joining our team, you would be expected to be an advocate for the Trust who put patient care as a priority and high quality patient focused care at the forefront of all we do. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care for patients in the perioperative stage of their care.
We are looking for staff with experience in scrub and anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care
* To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres
* To co-ordinate and carry out perioperative care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Torbay day surgery is recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence we work very closely with the whole multi-disciplinary team and are very proud of the service we provide and our outcomes.
The variety of care in day surgery means there are learning opportunities and further training.
Many staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenge. Day surgery is changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and are always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the arrival and departure of patients in the theatre suite, is in accordance with policy. Advise the Theatre Coordinator of proposed changes in the operating list, to ensure that patient safety and an efficient safe service is maintained
* To develop effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information
* Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important
* Moving and manual handling of patients and equipment
* Organisational and leadership skills
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC) / Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
* Post registration theatre experience and / or qualification
Experience
* IT Skills
* Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
* Effective verbal and written communications skills
* Able to work as a member of a team, Organisational and leadership skills, Research and development awareness
* Experience in Theatres
* Evidence of continuous education and professional development
Knowledge
* Day surgery knowledge of pathway
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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.
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