Job summary We are looking for a dynamic highly motivated theatre Sister/ODP/Charge Nurse to join the forward thinking team in the Ear, Nose and Throat theatres within the Central operating department at the Freeman hospital. The Central operating department consists of 19 theatres of which 4 are Ear, Nose and Throat operating theatres. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive experience working in a theatre environment, who is dedicated to improving patient care through effective leadership and management within the Ear, Nose and Throat theatres. We are looking for a flexible individual with excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with the senior team for the benefit of ensuring the highest standards of patient care. o Interview Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025o 37 hours 30 minutes/weeko You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job You will be expected to develop and maintain good department management and organisational skills as well as promote the delivery of high standards of patient care and operational oversight. You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Scrub experience is essential and Quality Improvement experience is an advantage. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and public whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust operational demands are met. You will act as a role model and provide an environment conducive to the support of qualified and unqualified staff whilst enhancing the patient's journey and experience. Support and opportunities will be given in developing your managerial and leadership skills that will be required for this challenging yet very rewarding role. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-04-061 Job locations Freeman Hospital 317 01 Freeman Hospital NE7 7DN Job description Job responsibilities To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent. In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care. Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students. Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times. Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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. Job description Job responsibilities To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent. In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care. Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students. Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times. Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding Desirable Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role SKILLS Essential Good IT skills Desirable Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation/ IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality EXPERIENCE Essential Previous post registration experience Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience Relevant and recent clinical experience Desirable Audit / research experience QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner Current NMC / HCPC registration Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study Desirable Degree in health related subject Relevant specialist qualification Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding Desirable Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role SKILLS Essential Good IT skills Desirable Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation/ IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality EXPERIENCE Essential Previous post registration experience Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience Relevant and recent clinical experience Desirable Audit / research experience QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner Current NMC / HCPC registration Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study Desirable Degree in health related subject Relevant specialist qualification 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Freeman Hospital 317 01 Freeman Hospital NE7 7DN Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)