Job summary Applications are invited from qualified Scrub / Anaesthetic Practitioners who wish to provide dynamic support to the surgeons anaesthetists and the theatre teams. This post is looking to strengthen the structure within the Friarage theatre team and both scrub/Anaesthetic & Recovery positions are available The operating department at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton currently comprises of 5 main in-patient/day case theatres and a recovery area. The Friarage is currently undergoing an exciting development of a brand new Surgical Hub which will offer state of the art technologies and an a modern working environment. This will increase the theatre complex to 6 main theatres,2 minor ops theatres, a 2 bay regional anaesthetic area and a 10 bay recovery area with onsite admission and discharge areas. Main duties of the job The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialities: General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxillo-facial ,ENT and Ophthalmic. You will need to be an active member of the multidisciplinary team by demonstrating a range of essential skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe caring environment that promotes evidence based practice The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton has an opportunity for enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated ODP/Nurses to join our multi speciality elective theatre suites. There are currently 5 inpatient theatres on the Friarage Hospital site. The theatre accommodates the following major specialities: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Ophthalmic, Pain and Spinal Surgery The Centre is committed to staff development and offers a good competency based training package with rotational expectations. Staff will also be at times expected to work across site at the main tertiary centre at James Cook University Hospital, candidates will have the opportunity to develop their skills in an exciting multi speciality environment Good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential to this post. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-PCC-6840567-A Job locations Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care Work in line with the Trust Code of Conduct Excellent communication and listening skills and adopts an appropriate style and method of communication Qualifications Essential RN or ODP with an active professional registration with either the RCN or HCPC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department practice Experience Essential Ability to work within the boundaries of the HPC Code of Professional conduct. Previous experiences of working in an acute health care setting Implementing the 6 C's of practice Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care Work in line with the Trust Code of Conduct Excellent communication and listening skills and adopts an appropriate style and method of communication Qualifications Essential RN or ODP with an active professional registration with either the RCN or HCPC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department practice Experience Essential Ability to work within the boundaries of the HPC Code of Professional conduct. Previous experiences of working in an acute health care setting Implementing the 6 C's of practice Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)