Are you a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional seeking an exciting opportunity in the dynamic world of surgery? We are hiring a Lead Senior Theatre Practitioner for Main Theatres to join our team and provide outstanding care in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.
A Theatre Practitioner who is NMC/HCPC registered.
Experienced in perioperative care, anaesthesia. If an ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner and/or Scrub, Orthopaedic experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidates!
Passionate professionals who thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused setting.
State of the Art Facilities: Work in a modern surgical environment equipped with advanced technology. Soon to have state-of-the-art robotic systems empowering our skilled surgeons to provide our service users with precision safety and quicker recovery times. The robotic surgery programme will cover gynaecology, urology, and colorectal specialities.
Work-life balance with various shift patterns available.
Supportive Team Culture: Join a dedicated and friendly team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job:
Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care is delivered during surgical procedures, and throughout the perioperative journey.
Why Join Us?
We are thrilled to announce the launch in summer 2025 of our new operating theatre, designed to enhance patient care, reduce waiting times, and support our growing surgical services.
Also coming in summer 2025 is our new staff area in the theatre department designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind.
Relaxation zone: comfortable space to unwind during breaks.
Modern amenities: enjoy updated kitchen facilities, microwaves, and seating for meals.
Outdoor space: we know the fast-paced theatre environment can be demanding. This outdoor area is here to support your wellbeing, offering a change of scenery to help you return to work feeling refreshed and energised.
The candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the theatre department on a regular basis.
To support the Lead Nurse in the delivery of strategic and operational activity.
To co-ordinate a team of staff ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care, communicating effectively his/her clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.
Communicating complex information effectively to other trust staff, to include information relevant to clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.
The responsibility of the post holder is to undertake the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care for theatre patients.
About us:
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship:
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities:
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Essential:
* 1st level registered nurse / Degree or Diploma in Operating dept. practice or equivalent
* First Line management Course
* Recognised teaching qualification i.e. Mentor preceptorship course D32/33 or ENB 997/998 teaching and assessing
* ENB176 Theatre nursing course or equivalent
* Equal opportunities course or a willingness to undertake.
Values based questions:
Essential:
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Knowledge and awareness:
Essential:
* Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
* Knowledge of a wide range of theatre / anaesthetic work
* Knowledge and understanding of resource management
* Mandatory training
* Knowledge of current healthcare issues
* Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery
* Understanding the need for confidentiality
Experience:
Essential:
* Previous experience at band 5 or equivalent in Theatre /anaesthetics.
* Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
Employer details:
Employer name:
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9163-2801E-12-24 #J-18808-Ljbffr