Job summary
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably experienced Senior Practitioner/Sister/Charge Nurse to join us in our busy Day Surgery Theatres.
We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing a quality, patient focussed service for patients on the Day Surgery Pathway.
As a multi-speciality area you will be supported to develop your surgical skills. There are opportunities for you to access further education and training to enhance your own personal and professional development.
Hours of working rota may be altered, to provide adequate provision for patient care, unless otherwise stated in contract of employment.
The post holder may be asked at the discretion of the Nurse Director to work in any Unit of the Trust, as required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who have a broad experience of working within the operating theatre environment.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be required to work alongside the Theatre Team, including Surgical and Anaesthetic Colleagues on a daily basis whilst acting in a supervisory role, managing theatre lists, Staff and Resources accordingly.
You will also need a broad knowledge of surgical specialties and possess the skills to share your experience by acting as a positive role model and coach to the wider team. We encourage practitioners to actively participate in change processes and welcome contributions to Service improvement.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Bev Stokes Day Surgery Unit consists is a dedicated self-contained unit comprising of a patient admission area, 3 Theatres, a dedicated Recovery area and Ward area. We are part of the Anaesthetic and Operating Services care group which manages 58 operating theatres, across the trust plus the theatre admission units and pre-operative assessment clinics as well as post anaesthetic care on all sites.The Day Surgery Unit is focused on providing same day elective surgery for patients on avariety of Surgical Pathways, including General Surgery (Colorectal, Hepatobiliary and Upper Gastro-intestinal) Renal, Urology, Vascular, Musculoskeletal (Hand Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Spine) and Chronic Pain.
Day surgery is instrumental in meeting the NHS Recovery Plan, offering benefits to patients whilst reducing waiting times, releasing valuable bed stock and has a significant effect on financial implications. We are currently escalating our workload due to us undertaking an increasing amount of High Volume, Low Complexity Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration.
- Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC Registration.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience.
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Achievement of 1st Degree or working towards.
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
- Service Improvement
- High Volume, Low Complexity Surgery
Aptitude and Attitude:
Essential
- Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
- Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
- Be Able to demonstrate: Assertiveness and Confidence.
- Committed to Equal Opportunities.
- Committed to mentoring and developing learners.
- Committed to encouraging effective teamwork.
Desirable
- Ability to build a cohesive team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration.
- Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC Registration.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience.
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Achievement of 1st Degree or working towards.
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
- Service Improvement
- High Volume, Low Complexity Surgery
Aptitude and Attitude:
Essential
- Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
- Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
- Be Able to demonstrate: Assertiveness and Confidence.
- Committed to Equal Opportunities.
- Committed to mentoring and developing learners.
- Committed to encouraging effective teamwork.
Desirable
- Ability to build a cohesive team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
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).
