Job summary Theatre Practitioner / Scrub Nurse - 37.5 hours per week We require professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied department. Our Theatre service boasts 15 operating Theatres, 2 recovery areas, a Day Surgery Unit and a 23 hours unit. There are exciting improvement plans due to begin with the introduction of a new IT system and a full Theatre transformation project in which all staff working within the Theatres department will be pivotal to its success. General Theatres undertake a wide range of specialities in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopaedic, Trauma, ENT, Breast, General Surgery and Urology. We currently have opportunities available for Theatre Practitioners within the following specialities - Orthopaedic Scrub PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Main duties of the job The post holder will be a NMC / HCPC registered practitioner or nurse who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality, safe and compassionate care for patients in the perioperative setting. This care will be facilitated utilising evidence based perioperative standards, trust policies as well as local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE). The post holder will be expected to work with the perioperative multidisciplinary team (including Anaesthetists and Surgeons) to provide effective care within the Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic care disciplines, in line with scope of practice and departmental need. The post holder will support the Theatre Leadership Team to ensure standards of practice and care quality are upheld; this includes acting as a role model, supporting the learning of others and contributing to the development and implementation of improvement ideas Internal development opportunities include; Leadership and Management TrainingMental Health TrainingFire Warden TrainingIOSH TrainingOpen University Short courses (funding subject to demand/availability)Surgical First Assistant About us GWH is conveniently located just a mile off the M4 (Junction 15), and there is a bus service from the town centre and the station (every 15 minutes). Swindon is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath and Reading. London is easily accessible by train, bus or car. Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-6361869-2 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner Current registration with either NMC or HCPC Accredited post registration qualification in Anaesthetics or Post Anaesthetic Care (as appropriate to role) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Intermediate Life Support / Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care roles) Teaching / Assessing / Mentorship qualification Completion of a validated, university accredited, Surgical First Assistant programme of study to support extended scope of practice Experience Essential Experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, using an evidence-based approach Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures and local / national guidelines. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users. Experience of undertaking / recording CPD activities commensurate to the role, including keeping relevant logs to support annual appraisal / validation of extended role competencies Desirable Experience across a broad range of specialities in 1 or more perioperative discipline (Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic Care) Evidence of supervising junior staff and leading clinical teams Evidence of supporting colleagues / mentoring learners / facilitating learning within the perioperative environment Evidence of post registration CPD and recent experience as a Surgical First Assistant / ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge / competence to undertake Surgical First Assistant role Knowledge Essential Willingness to develop skills in the perioperative setting Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly where there are barriers to understanding. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant local and national guidance / standards Desirable Theoretical knowledge / understanding of the Surgical First Assistant role and scope of practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner Current registration with either NMC or HCPC Accredited post registration qualification in Anaesthetics or Post Anaesthetic Care (as appropriate to role) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Intermediate Life Support / Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care roles) Teaching / Assessing / Mentorship qualification Completion of a validated, university accredited, Surgical First Assistant programme of study to support extended scope of practice Experience Essential Experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, using an evidence-based approach Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures and local / national guidelines. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users. Experience of undertaking / recording CPD activities commensurate to the role, including keeping relevant logs to support annual appraisal / validation of extended role competencies Desirable Experience across a broad range of specialities in 1 or more perioperative discipline (Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic Care) Evidence of supervising junior staff and leading clinical teams Evidence of supporting colleagues / mentoring learners / facilitating learning within the perioperative environment Evidence of post registration CPD and recent experience as a Surgical First Assistant / ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge / competence to undertake Surgical First Assistant role Knowledge Essential Willingness to develop skills in the perioperative setting Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly where there are barriers to understanding. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant local and national guidance / standards Desirable Theoretical knowledge / understanding of the Surgical First Assistant role and scope of practice 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)