Advanced Theatres Practitioner - Gynaecology & General Scrubs
Full-time (37.5 hours)
A really interesting and exciting opportunity has arisen
The successful candidates must have few years of gynae & General experience and able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver highest standard of care to our patients. Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential to work collaboratively with the team.
Able to work independently in all specialties and able to prioritize workload. You should be competent with a good knowledge base, proactive and flexible, and have a keen eye for detail to maintain our excellent care standard, able to take on a lot of responsibilities, e.g., stock control, ordering of gynae consumables, taking care of various gynae equipment, audit, and training newly appointed staff on rotation.
Interviews: 14th March 2025
Main duties of the job
Advanced Practitioners for all specialties: Colorectal / General / Gynaecology / Urology / (ODPs/Nurses) are invited to join our friendly and dynamic theatre team at Croydon Elective & Emergency Surgical Centre within Croydon University Hospital.
In light of the recent pandemic, the department has changed the way it provides its service to the Croydon Community. The successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in the Croydon Elective / Emergency Surgical Centre which provides a wide range of surgical procedures. You will be expected to maintain a high flow through the operative environment. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the Emergency Surgical Centre that has 4 Operating Theatres which caters to Trauma Orthopaedic / General (NCEPOD).
We are amongst the top 3 hospitals in London with our theatre elective activity and have proudly resumed over 100% pre-Covid elective activity. This has been achieved through inspiration and motivated multi-disciplinary teamwork and changing our footprint within the hospital and our ways of working to ensure patients have their elective surgery as soon and as safely as possible.
We are keen to receive applicants with a strong scrub background in more than one specialty.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres, and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand, and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation, and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself, and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contain more information about the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC (Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner)
* Relevant knowledge - e.g. Gynaecology/General/Urology - equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Post registration educational qualification - Assessors or equivalent
Skills and knowledge
* In-depth and proven knowledge/skills of the key area of Gynaecology
* Able to organize and manage the day-to-day departmental/Gynaecology activities
* Problem-solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support
* Team building skills - interpersonal/people management
* Teaching/Training experience
Experience
* Experience of clinical supervision in an area; including management of staff, resources, and staff
* Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the professional development of others - including undertaking appraisals
* Significant post-graduate experience in operating theatres, with particular experience in area of key specialty
* Experience of analysing detailed information and conducting own projects successfully
* Roster management
* An understanding of issues related to financial management
* Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
* Experience of audit/research-based nursing practice
Other Factors
* Prioritises own workload, prioritises workload of others, acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilizing resources available
* Customer-focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their carers/relatives.
* Flexible approach to working
* Competent IT Skills
Croydon Values
* Demonstrates commitment to the Trust Values: Professional, Compassionate, Respectful, and Safe
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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