We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic and driven individual to join our theatre team. We are looking for the right applicant for the Band 6 Scrub vacancy who is passionate and committed to the delivery of high standards of patient care.
The General surgery Theatres comprise of a total of 4 Theatres specialising Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine and Upper GI Surgery. The Theatres also cover emergency surgery bot in and out of hours, including weekends and night shift.You will predominantly be based in the Leazes Wing Theatres but the emergency work is undertaken in New Victoria Wing Theatres and covers General, Plastics, Gynae, Ortho, Neuro, Ophthalmology and max fax surgery.
* Interview Date Friday 29 November 2024
* 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
* 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
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Main duties of the job
Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP, responsible for the smooth running of the General Surgery theatres.
Responsibilities will include:-
* Act as scrub/circulating team leader to ensure the safe running of Theatres for our patients
* Take charge in the absence of the Band 7 Senior Sister
* Daily management of Allocate staff rostering, clinical supervision, Datix investigation, sickness absence etc.
* Annual appraisals
* 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.
* Member of the multidisciplinary team to suit the needs of the service out of hours i.e late shifts, night duty and weekends
* Ensure and uphold high standards within the operating Theatres, trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, 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
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
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
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
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