Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit Theatre Practitioner ODPs / Staff Nurses to join us as part of our friendly and enthusiastic Day Surgery Theatre team.
As part of your role, you will be required to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing assistance and service in all aspects of the Operating Department.
You will ensure that records of patient care are accurately maintained and the process of transferring information is robust.
Within your role, you will promote flexible practice and participate in the Operating Department on call rota, also taking on an active part in theatre meetings and encouraging positive participation from all staff.
PLEASE NOTE: Some previous operating theatre experience is essential
Students ODPs due to qualify within the next 3 months will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
1. To act effectively and professionally as part of the multidisciplinary Operating Department Team
2. Provide safe and efficient patient care
3. To demonstrate continuing professional development in the role of the Theatre Practitioner in the Operating Department
4. Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team providing assistance and service in all aspects of the Operating Department and work in other areas of the Trust as the service requires.
Working for our organisation
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King’s Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as ‘Good’ in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and details of the post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications/training & professional development
Essential criteria
5. Registered Nurse or ODP/ODA
6. Member of Professional Body (NMC/HCPC)
Desirable criteria
7. For RN – ENB 176/183/182/HDU/Critical Care
8. Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998, C & G 730, Mentorship Preparation Programme
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Have a sound knowledge/experience of basic theatre skills and theatre processes
10. If no previous theatre experience – a commitment to developing skills and knowledge alongside some understanding of the theatre environment
Desirable criteria
11. Experience in a broad range of theatre specialties
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential criteria
12. IT literate
13. Excellent team working skills
14. Excellent communication skills