Senior Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 6 Emergency Theatre Practitioner to join the established Emergency Theatre team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be a proficient Operating Department Practitioner / Registered Nurse with significant theatre experience and knowledge. This is a full-time post, working as part of the 24-7 Emergency Theatre. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to cover unsocial hours and on calls. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong leadership and clinical skills to contribute to the delivery of high-quality perioperative care in a high-pressured environment.

Main duties of the job

The primary aims of this role is to provide high quality surgical care to patients undergoing Emergency and Obstetric Surgery and to demonstrate effective leadership to the Emergency Team. You will play a key part in supporting emergency procedures, maintaining high standards of practice and play a part in continuous improvement initiatives. You will coordinate effective utilisation of non-elective operating theatre time, liaising with the MDT to prioritise clinical urgency and patient needs. As a Registered Nurse / Theatre Practitioner, this role will provide opportunities to act as a role model for staff, whilst promoting and supporting an environment which is conducive to learning. You will manage change within the team and drive standards of patient care, service and staff development, working closely with your patients, your team, the management team and other departments. You will also be expected to care for patients overnight in the Theatre Recovery (PACU) area, when required.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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