Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 19/05/2025
Senior Theatre Practitioner
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's Surgical Theatres at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with a high level of professionalism to help develop our wide-ranging Theatre service.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute clinically and managerially across the Surgical Theatre Suite consisting of 10 theatres which includes a state of the art Vascular/Radiology Hybrid Theatre, a Robotic Theatre and a 24-hour emergency service. The successful candidate will need experience of working in a Surgical Theatre environment.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the MDT and should have considerable Surgical theatre experience, be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and support junior staff.
You must show enthusiastic leadership skills and the ability to act as a Line Manager.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care, in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient’s needs, maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care. Provide individualised care, acting as the patient’s advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment, within agreed policies and procedures.
Demonstrate leadership that will encourage and promote effective teamwork, provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care, whilst actively supporting and when required deputising for the Lead Practitioner in the management of the healthcare environment.
Support innovative clinical practice, and contribute to implementing nursing policies based on National and local strategies for health care.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Demonstrable theatre experience in a Surgical Theatre Environment
* Experience of working in some of the following specialities, OMF, ENT, Vascular, Bariatric, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI and emergency surgery
Registration
* NMC or HCPC Registration
Qualification
* Teaching qualification/mentorship or working towards
* Evidence of working in a link role
Commitment
* Commitment to developing the staff and the service
* Flexible and adaptable to the service
Communication
* Ability to maintain and establish relationships within the team
* Demonstrates ability to work effectively with patients and MDT
* Understands barriers to communication
* Able to persuade and negotiate
Analytical skills
* Demonstrates problem-solving skills
* Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations
* Evidence of understanding of the emergency service
Planning and Organisation
* Able to plan and organise own time and others
* Demonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment
* Able to prioritise
* Evidence of high quality patient care and encouraging the team to have high standards
* Recognises the importance of MDT
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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