Job summary Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/ Scrub Band 5 - Permanent Due to the expansion of our Theatre activity we are seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join the Theatre Team. The posts will give successful candidates an opportunity to work in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery. The post holders will be responsible for developing skills which will enable them to assess, plan and implement care across one or more of the theatre specialist areas.Experience of working in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics or Recovery and associated specialist qualification is essential. Rotation through all areas of Theatre work is encouraged and supported. We will consider applications form the following staff groups;-Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioners-Experienced Theatre Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners Main duties of the job To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department. To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Senior Nurse/ODP B6 and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining high staff morale. To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies. Develop to be an autonomous practitioner across all specialities Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery/Admissions Lounge About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-NAM5THE-11-24 Job locations Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential RN/ODP Desirable Working towards a degree EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working in a theatre environment. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice. Updating knowledge Knowledge of record keeping Knowledge of health and safety Knowledge of clinical governance. Knowledge of Risk Management. Ability to work as a team member Good written communication Excellent interpersonal skills Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential RN/ODP Desirable Working towards a degree EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working in a theatre environment. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice. Updating knowledge Knowledge of record keeping Knowledge of health and safety Knowledge of clinical governance. Knowledge of Risk Management. Ability to work as a team member Good written communication Excellent interpersonal skills 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)