Job summary
Registered Theatre Practitioner - Band 5 - Permanent. Shift work
Qualifying Student Operating Department Practitioners
Our Trust has excellent opportunities for newly qualified Band 5 Theatre Practitioners to develop, enhance, consolidate and excel in their Theatre skills
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving excellence in all we do. We are passionate about providing the highest quality care and aim to be the hospital our local communities choose first, every time
Our Trust Vision and Values are of great importance to us, we believe in demonstrating Collaboration, Honesty, Accountability, Innovation and Respect in all aspects of our professional roles.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
As a Registered Theatre Practitioner (RTP), you will provide high quality skilled theatre assistance, throughout a range of specialities, and also demonstrate good communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
Ensure all accurate record keeping in accordance with the NMC/ HCPC code at all times
Development opportunities
The department actively encourages training and development opportunities, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by the West Suffolk Hospital
The West Suffolk Hospital has a rich history in Theatre Practitioner development into management, education and advanced practice, which have included:
Clinical Team Leaders
Departmental and Clinical Team Managers
Clinical Educational Supervisors
Resuscitation Practitioner
Advanced Scrub Practitioners
Surgical Care Practitioners (training approved by the Royal College of Surgeons)
Anaesthesia Associates (training approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists)
Clinical Equipment Technologist (ITU & Theatres)
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register
- ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
- HCPC Professional Registrant
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment
- Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Decision making & planning
- IT skills
Desirable
- Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area
- Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
- Act as role model
- Understand the concept of team work
Desirable
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register
- ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
- HCPC Professional Registrant
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment
- Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Decision making & planning
- IT skills
Desirable
- Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area
- Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
- Act as role model
- Understand the concept of team work
Desirable
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
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).
