Main area Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Permanent
Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref 388-6709850-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 06/12/2024 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 is 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 welcoming and warm environment, serving both adults and children.
Joining our team, you would be expected to be an advocate for the Trust, prioritizing patient care and delivering high-quality patient-focused care.
We are looking for staff with experience in scrub, particularly in orthopaedic scrub, or a willingness to learn #Caretojoinus.
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 recognized locally and nationally as a centre of excellence. We work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and are proud of the service we provide and our outcomes.
We receive regular positive feedback from patients who comment on the friendly atmosphere we promote for our patients and staff.
The variety of care in day surgery provides learning opportunities and further training.
Many staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenge. Day surgery is evolving across the NHS, and in Torbay, we push boundaries, maintaining close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and continually seeking 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 patient safety and an efficient service.
* Develop effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, relatives, and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information.
* Demonstrate highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important.
* Assist with the moving and manual handling of patients and equipment.
* Exhibit organizational and leadership skills.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information based on the role requirements or person specification.
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 communication skills
* Able to work as a member of a team, demonstrating organizational and leadership skills, and research and development awareness
* Evidence of continuous education and professional development
Knowledge
* Knowledge of day surgery pathways
You will be joining the organization at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organization in England, we are working to improve the delivery of safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we value our staff by investing in their potential career skills.
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 that includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme linking you to support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email. Please 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 assist us in 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 favorable 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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