Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioner STH

Job summary

Are you an individual who is committed to the delivery of compassionate high quality care in the theatre environment?

We have a number of exciting opportunities within the Cardiothoracic Theatres, Operating theatres and recovery teams for highly motivated Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioners,

This is a joint advertisement between AOS and SYRS.

We cover a range of specialised areas with teams including:

• Cardiacs / Thoracic surgery
• Anaesthetics
• Arthroplasty and Trauma
• Emergencies NGH
• General Surgery (Including vascular, renal, endocrine, colorectal, HPB and Upper GI)
• Specialist (Including Spines, Spinal injuries, Foot and Ankle, Plastic hands ortho, Burns)
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Urology, Breast and Plastics
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Head and Neck
• Emergencies RHH
• PACU RHH
• TAU Cross site

Although these are not guaranteed please state on your supporting information if you are interested in Cardiac Theatres or Main Theatres and which site you would like to be based.

We are a leading Trauma centre with over 50 theatres covering all major specialities providing 24 hour cover for both elective and emergency procedures. We provide top quality, modern facilities for the management of the patients surgical journey, enabling our multidisciplinary teams to work together to provide a high standard of care for patients across South Yorkshire and the Humber region.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work within the department to provide the highest standards of patient care using research evidence-based practise.
• To perform the competencies of a registered theatre practitioner and in addition any competencies associated to the allocated specialities.
• Following training and experience the post holder will be required to support with the teaching and assessment of learners in department.
• The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures within an individual theatre environment.
• Following training and experience the post holder may be required to run an individual theatre list and will accept responsibility for the delivery of care within their specialist area.

Please note - cross site cover may be required in extenuating circumstances.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all 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.

We want you to come to STH, and stay at STH, our success starts with you. All our staff have been involved in developing our PROUD values and this why we believe that they make STH a better place for patients and staff alike. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the region and develop your skills within a major trauma centre. We aim to ensure no harm comes to our patients; we continually strive to improve patient experience and make our areas a great place to work and learn.

We offer:

• Trust Induction and extensive Preceptorship programme
• Advanced Practice programmes i.e. Surgical First Assistant, Anaesthetic Associate and Surgical Practitioner.
• Anaesthetic Nurse programme support
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Mentorship programme support
• Continuing development reviews
• In house and external academic training programmes