Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Ophthalmic Theatre Team.
Monday - Friday day shiftMonday - Sunday on-call commitment
Main duties of the job
ATPs are an integral part of the Surgical team. They perform circulating and scrub roles for a limited range of surgical cases. They work alongside Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and Theatre Nurses to ensure that every operation is as safe and effective as possible.
ATP's are expected to perform in the scrub role to exactly the same standard as an ODP or Theatre Nurse, albeit for a reduced range of cases.
The ATP therefore needs a broad knowledge and skill base including communication skills requiring tact & persuasion, literacy and teamworking skills in order that they contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assisting in skin preparation and draping of the surgical field.
2. Supporting and observing the patient throughout the operation.
3. Assisting in the measurement and recording of fluid input/output.
4. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the benefit of the patient, appreciating each team members needs and role
5. Working alongside the surgeon, safely passing the correct surgical instruments and materials within the sterile filed in order to ensure safe and efficient completion of surgical procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
14. National recognised ATP training course
15. NVQ level 3 or above (Care or ODS or PCA)
Experience
Essential
16. Knowledge of theatre procedures/protocols including surgical assistance, clinical observations, acquired through NVQ level 3, plus further training and experience equivalent to diploma level
17. Significant experience of the theatre environment
Skills
Essential
18. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
19. Good interpersonal and teamworking skills under sometimes difficult & demanding conditions
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
20. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
21. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion