The West Cornwall Hospital has 2 theatres with many specialities including Urology, Hands, Gynaecology / Gynae Oncology, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
We are a diverse team who work round the clock to support the community of Cornwall plus all our many visitors.
As a unit, we recognize the need to ensure that peri-operative patients are cared for by professionals with the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement, and evaluate patients with related care interventions. You must demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and meet the person specification.
We value, nurture, and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We promote a culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance with opportunities to progress.
On-site accommodation for the first 3 months (single-status) or relocation packages are available if moving from out of county.
Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Main duties of the job
1. This role is expected to fulfil expectations as Theatre Scrub/ODP Practitioner/recovery in Theatres.
2. Work as a skilled member of the theatres team, providing knowledgeable assistance to operating surgeons and surgical teams during the full intraoperative pathway.
3. Deliver high-quality patient care and manage patients during procedures performed under general, regional, and local anaesthetic.
4. Develop skills and speciality-based knowledge to support surgical practice in Theatres following a rotation plan.
5. Provide a high standard of compassionate patient-centred care.
6. Lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team.
7. Communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
8. Take charge of the given shift for a surgical operating list and a group of patients in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Person-in-charge or Clinical Matron.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS, you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
* Professional registration
* Anaesthetic and recovery experience
Application form
* Evidence of professional portfolio
* Excellent verbal and written skills
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.
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