Job summary
We are
currently recruiting and exceptional Operating Department
Practitioner/Registered Nurse to join our Theatre team as band 6 Team Leader
for Recovery.
You will be a
skilled member of the team, responsible for providing high quality, safe and
personal care to our patients.
You will also
be required to provide supervision, advice, education and training to junior
members of staff and act as a mentor/supervisor.
We have
multiple Recovery Units on Sunderland and South Tyneside sites and you may be
required to work in any of them. We have specific recovery units for paediatric
and obstetric patients.
We are a busy
theatre department and provide 24 hour care for patients undergoing a range of
surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology,
Urology, ENT, Vascular, Obstetric and Paediatric.
This position will
involve weekend work and an on call commitment (respectively) in accordance with
the Duty Rota and may also involve nights occasionally.
Main duties of the job
To be
responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing
care for all patients in the recovery.
To exercise
accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To supervise,
support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
Support Recovery
Speciality Manager and Theatre Manager to ensure organisational
goals/objectives are met within the recovery unit and operating department.
Assist with
improving theatre utilisation and efficiency to reduce costs and improve patient
care.
Carry out
investigations into incidents which have occurred in designated area take steps
to improve safety.
Participate in
internal rotation as well as on call rota.
Maintain
effective links with specialist nurses/practitioners, utilising their skills
and knowledge.
Regularly give
presentations to small groups of staff for training needs.
Be responsible
for assessing and grading of student nurse/student ODP practices in line with
University curriculum.
To ensure
effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and
resources.
To comply with
the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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