Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cardiac Theatres to recruit a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join our fantastic theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, your team, and our changing Cardiac services.
You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP's who offer the best standards of perioperative care. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning, and being forward thinking.
Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.
We practice multi-skilling and are looking to recruit a dynamic Practitioner who wishes to develop their practice in anaesthetic and surgical scrub support. Cardiac experience is preferable but not essential.
The twin Cardiac theatres are part of Clinical Support and they are based within the Trent Cardiac Centre. Our surgery is both complex and innovative and we undertake a range of advanced Minimally Invasive and Open Cardiac procedures.
You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver high quality holistic care to patients
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver high quality holistic care to patients
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
Person Specification
Communication and Team working
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate ability to work within a team
Experience, Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Previous theatre experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related studies
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Communication and Team working
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate ability to work within a team
Experience, Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Previous theatre experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related studies
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Mentorship qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).