Job summary Department: Theatres - Clinical Specialist Services Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary (Rotation to other sites will be required) BAND 6 - Lead Practitioner Orthopaedic Theatres Permanent Position An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within orthopaedic theatres. Main duties of the job The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years' experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice in orthopaedic surgery. Dual role is essential so we require both anaesthetic and scrub experience. The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities. The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week. However, part-time will be considered on a minimum of 30 hours. The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio. Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses. Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7 About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 272-6821451 Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years orthopaedics scrub/anaesthetic experience Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality Evidence of department management under supervision Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities. Desirable Evidence of research based practice Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance Qualifications/Training Essential Current registration with NMC or HCPC - NMC registrations should be registered with an anaesthetic qualification. This position is a dual role and the successful applicant must be competent in anaesthetic and Orthopaedic scrub. Degree or evidence of working towards degree level study Demonstrate professional post-registration development Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification. Desirable Participation in management / leadership courses. Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives. Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Desirable Experience of team building and leadership Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years orthopaedics scrub/anaesthetic experience Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality Evidence of department management under supervision Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities. Desirable Evidence of research based practice Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance Qualifications/Training Essential Current registration with NMC or HCPC - NMC registrations should be registered with an anaesthetic qualification. This position is a dual role and the successful applicant must be competent in anaesthetic and Orthopaedic scrub. Degree or evidence of working towards degree level study Demonstrate professional post-registration development Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification. Desirable Participation in management / leadership courses. Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives. Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Desirable Experience of team building and leadership Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)