Job summary
The Loakes Theatres department at Wycombe Hospital is proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for Band 5 theatre nurses, or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), who wish to gain, or build on, experience in this dynamic and interesting role. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, our department mainly support operations across a range of Orthopaedics and Urology specialities. The theatre team also cover for other specialities such as ENT, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastic surgery and Robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are happy to consider applications from registered nurses or ODPs with previous theatre experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of care in surgery and provide evidence that they share our values, C ollaborating with colleagues and service users, A spiring to improve, R especting the choices, wishes and attitudes of others and E nabling others to achieve their potential.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
7. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
8. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
9. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
10. Registered nurse (Adult) or ODP
11. Relevant post registration experience
Desirable
12. Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
13. Communication with other staff at all levels
14. Communication with patients
15. Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
16. Excellent written and oral communication skills
17. Time management
18. Ability to meet deadlines
19. Planning and organisation skills
Desirable
20. IT skills
Special Circumstances
Essential
21. Ability to cope with the theatre environment
22. Ability to take part in the on call rota
Desirable
23. The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner
Experience
Essential
24. Relevant scrub experience
Desirable
25. Scrub experience in orthopaedics and/or urology