Working in a large busy Operating Department to deliver theatre-specific training, assessment, and support for Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Senior Theatre Assistants, and Theatre Assistants to maintain a skilled and competent workforce. To support the Student Nurses, Student Operating Department Practitioners, Medical Students, work experience, and any other Learners in this environment.
This is an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity to join our team of Practice Educators across the trust theatre departments to help build and develop our workforce, promoting good practices and excellent patient care.
This role will be divided between clinical-based teaching performing Face-to-face tuition and support in individual Theatres and non-clinical time for Education and documentation of teaching. You will be required to work one day a week clinical as part of the numbers to support the department and maintain your own clinical competencies in all specialties.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with theatre experience and a passion for teaching and supporting others. This role will be divided between clinical-based teaching performing Face-to-face tuition and support in individual Theatres and non-clinical time for Education and documentation of teaching. You will be required to work one day a week clinical as part of the numbers to support the department and maintain your own clinical competencies in all specialties. You need to be able to be flexible, approachable, and work as a role model to all staff.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 3 x 9.5-hour shifts (08:00-18:00) and 1x 9-hour (08:00-17:30 or 11:30-21:00) shift a week, and 1 in 4 weekends as required to support department.
Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024.
For further information please contact: Naomi Weaver, Clinical Educational Lead for Theatre on 01392 406291 or Naomi.weaver@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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