Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic Theatre Practitioner with the appropriate clinical experience to work closely with our existing band 6 colleagues and team leader to support our excellent team, continuously develop our elective and emergency service, meeting the needs of our service users.
This post will require the successful applicant to provide evidence of excellent clinical skills, and show competence in a wide range of leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen interest in improving and developing their leadership skills to enable management of staff, coordination of the unit and being an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You should be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement, with some evidence of change management.
You will demonstrate skills in self-management, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible attitude to work, be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the capacity to go the extra mile. You will be expected to exhibit knowledge of how we work towards our trusts vision.
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
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The successful candidate for this role will be expected:
To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.
To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and NUH policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The successful candidate for this role will be expected:
To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.
To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and NUH policies and procedures
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs.
Desirable
- Junior/Supervisory management course.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Provides a credible source of expertise for others
Experience and patient care
Essential
- 2 years speciality experience
Desirable
- Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs.
Desirable
- Junior/Supervisory management course.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Provides a credible source of expertise for others
Experience and patient care
Essential
- 2 years speciality experience
Desirable
- Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
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).