Role Summary
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To lead and work within the Plastic Surgery Theatre teams, providing high quality care for the patients and acting as a resource for that specialityTo plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients in the perioperative period as part of the Theatre team.To guide, instruct and monitor junior staff, students and support staff.To practice in accordance with Professional Codes and statutory requirementsThe post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during Personal Development Reviews.To work flexibly within any area of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as directed by the Senior Nurse/Matron to provide support according to service needsTo work as part of a hour unit, participating in on calls, weekend working and night duty
About the Role
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More detail about the role:
Based in the vibrant university cathedral city of Exeter, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust serves a local population of, across Devon with specialist services provided across a wider catchment area.
We have a strong reputation for being a high performing organisation with a track record of success including an international reputation for specialist care, research and innovation. We have exciting & ambitious plans for the future to deliver high quality healthcare solutions which meet the needs of the people we serve.
We require a professional, flexible, motivated and committed person who is capable of leading a team and delivering high quality, patient-focussed care within a busy, progressive and varied department. The post holder will be based within the Plastics and Breast Reconstructive Surgery Specialities and alongside the Clinical Nurse Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Theatres. You will also be expected to participate in the day to day running of the Theatre Department both in and out of hours.
The General Theatre Department undertakes a wide range of specialities in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopaedic Trauma, ENT, Max Fax, Plastics, Vascular, General Surgery including upper GI/Colo-rectal and Urology. We also do Robotic Urological Colorectal ENT and Gynecology procedures. Within this Department you will be required participate in on calls and weekend working.
If you are new to the region, Devon has many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These include the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the coastal towns and seaside resorts of two beautiful coastlines and many picturesque villages. Exeter itself has many modern amenities with very good road, rail and air transport links.
Working hours per week, 4 day week including 3 day shifts : - : and 1 Late shift : - :
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information or If you would like to arrange an informal chat or visit please contact please contact: Fiona Parsley, Clinical Nurse Manager on
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
2. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
3. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
4. Car lease schemes.
5. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
6. Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.