Job summary
We require professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied department.
Working as a valued Theatre Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the Elective team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You will work autonomously, taking personal responsibility for your actions and decisions while evaluating the effectiveness of care given.
Our comprehensive induction programme includes a period of extensive senior mentorship and supernumerary practice to ensure all specialised knowledge is consolidated when joining the Trust.
Internal development opportunities include;
Leadership and Management Training
Mental Health Training
Fire Warden Training
IOSH Training
Open University Short courses ( any stuff , funding subject to demand/availability)
- Chance, risk and health
- Ethics in real life
- Human genetics and health issues
- Understanding human nutrition
External course ( subject to demand /availability)
Surgical First Assistant
We currently have opportunities available for Theatre Practitioners within the following specialities - Orthopaedic Scrub
Main duties of the job
Provide instruments and supplies to the surgeons during all surgical procedures whether under local or general anaesthetic.
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Our Theatre service boasts 15 operating Theatres, 2 recovery areas, a Day Surgery Unit and a 23 hours unit. There are exciting improvement plans due to begin with the introduction of a new IT system and a full Theatre transformation project in which all staff working within the Theatres department will be pivotal to its success.
General Theatres undertake a wide range of specialities in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopaedic, Trauma, ENT, Breast, General Surgery and Urology.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
GWH is conveniently located just a mile off the M4 (Junction 15), and there is a bus service from the town centre and the station (every 15 minutes). Swindon is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath and Reading. London is easily accessible by train, bus or car.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st / 2nd level Nurse with NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
- Ability to work towards a recognised teaching/assessing course
Desirable
- Education at Diploma/Degree level
- ECDL or equivalent
- Teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent continual post-qualification education
- Recent Evidence that demonstrates ability to plan and evaluate care within an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous Theatre experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Team player
- Interest in developing own skills to promote a better environment for patients and colleagues
- Basic IT skills - competent with Word, PowerPoint and email
- Understanding of obligations under the equality act.
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st / 2nd level Nurse with NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
- Ability to work towards a recognised teaching/assessing course
Desirable
- Education at Diploma/Degree level
- ECDL or equivalent
- Teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent continual post-qualification education
- Recent Evidence that demonstrates ability to plan and evaluate care within an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous Theatre experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Team player
- Interest in developing own skills to promote a better environment for patients and colleagues
- Basic IT skills - competent with Word, PowerPoint and email
- Understanding of obligations under the equality act.
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams
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).
