An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Colorectal theatres, to recruit a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join our friendly theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, the team, and improving our newly developing service.
You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP's who offer the best standards of perioperative care. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning, and being forward thinking.
You must be registered with HCPC or NMC.
Main duties of the job
Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working, work to highest standards and be able to effectively communicate, and work with the multi disciplinary team.
Colorectal surgery experience is preferable but not essential.
All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of ongoing registration will be required. A recognised anaesthetic qualification is beneficial.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
To deliver high quality holistic care to patients.
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team.
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the team and Clinical Support Division.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable
* Demonstrate computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Experience
Essential
* Supervision of non-registered staff and students
Desirable
* Evidence of ability to mentor
Qualifications
Essential
* Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration
Desirable
* Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current level one NMC registration or HPC registration part 1
Desirable
* Diploma or degree in health/nursing related studies
* Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
* Have or willing to undertake a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
* Possession of a Mentoring Course Completion of KSF
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
* Physically able to perform the full range of theatre/recovery duties
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
* Recognition of own level of competence
Desirable
* Demonstrate computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
* Ability to identify own learning needs
* Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
Desirable
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
* Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
* Demonstrate effective time management skills
Physical skills
Essential
* Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
* Competent and capable of using medical equipment
* Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
* Flexible and adaptable
* DBS clearance
* Caring
* Enthusiastic and well-motivated
* Confidence
* Complete Mandatory Training as required.
* Delivers care in line with Trust policies and procedures for the prevention of infection.
Desirable
* Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
* Evidence of formal teaching experience
* Experience of leading a team
* Attendance at conferences/study days
* Understanding of the role of advocacy
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Campus
Derby Road/Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
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