We are looking for theatre Practitioners/Nurses to join our Women and Children’s theatres team covering Gynae, Robotic, Obstetric, and Breast. Demonstrable experience in theatres is desirable but not essential as attitude to learning and a good work ethic are more essential. We are a major trauma centre caring for all specialties. We are a busy department, but our work is both stimulating and rewarding, and you will be supported by ourselves and the education team throughout.
Main duties of the job
1. As a Band 5, you will be working within the cluster of Theatre Central. Your main duties include assisting the surgical team with all operations and all care required for a patient’s journey through theatre.
2. The Trust is a 24-hour major trauma centre, and scrub practitioners will be expected to participate in the 7-day service, working to meet the service demand.
3. As a team, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality care for our patients and currently have an exciting and ongoing programme for improvement, which allows us to constantly review our practice and perioperative pathways.
4. Our pathways are developed in consultation with patients and users of this service.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
1. Provides high-quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
2. Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
3. Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and plays an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient-centred care.
5. To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
6. Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management, and infection control.
7. Assists in other clinical areas and specialty theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
8. Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with NMC/HCPC.
* Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
* Accredited specialist training.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
* Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills.
* Relevant clinical demonstrable experience.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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