Job summary
Are you looking for a flexible approach to working that will suit your lifestyle? Do you want to choose when you work and still get the opportunity to develop your skills and experience?
We are expanding our flexible workforce in Theatres and seeking registered Theatre Practitioners who can support our team by working flexibly to meet the needs of our service. We have opportunities across all perioperative disciplines and are particularly interested in hearing from Practitioners who are multi-skilled across the perioperative setting.
Alongside working with a fantastic team in Theatres we can offer incentivised schemes (which are subject to change) with competitive hourly rates.
If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact our Theatre Lead (Clinical Practice and Education) on 01793 604449 or the Theatre Lead (Clinical Operations) on 01793 607290.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a NMC / HCPC registered practitioner or nurse who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality, safe and compassionate care for patients in the perioperative setting. This care will be facilitated utilising evidence based perioperative standards, trust policies as well as local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE).
The post holder will be expected to work with the perioperative multidisciplinary team (including Anaesthetists and Surgeons) to provide effective care within the Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic care disciplines, in line with scope of practice and departmental need.
The post holder will support the Theatre Leadership Team to ensure standards of practice and care quality are upheld; this includes acting as a role model, supporting the learning of others and contributing to the development and implementation of improvement ideas.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement high quality, safe, compassionate and effective perioperative care for patients, in line with scope of practice.
- Ensure risk management / safety strategies, Trust policies and departmental procedures are adhered to in the delivery of patient care.
- Demonstrate a sound theoretical understanding and practical application of evidence-based, perioperative care standards in line with national recommendations and clinical guidance (e.g., NICE, AfPP).
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement high quality, safe, compassionate and effective perioperative care for patients, in line with scope of practice.
- Ensure risk management / safety strategies, Trust policies and departmental procedures are adhered to in the delivery of patient care.
- Demonstrate a sound theoretical understanding and practical application of evidence-based, perioperative care standards in line with national recommendations and clinical guidance (e.g., NICE, AfPP).
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Current registration with either NMC or HCPC
- Accredited post registration qualification in Anaesthetics or Post Anaesthetic Care (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support / Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care roles)
- Teaching / Assessing / Mentorship qualification
- Completion of a validated, university accredited, Surgical First Assistant programme of study to support extended scope of practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, using an evidence-based approach
- Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures and local / national guidelines
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users.
- Experience of undertaking / recording CPD activities commensurate to the role, including keeping relevant logs to support annual appraisal / validation of extended role competencies
Desirable
- Experience across a broad range of specialities in 1 or more perioperative discipline (Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic Care)
- Evidence of supervising junior staff and leading clinical teams
- Evidence of supporting colleagues / mentoring learners / facilitating learning within the perioperative environment
- Evidence of post registration CPD and recent experience as a Surgical First Assistant / ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge / competence to undertake Surgical First Assistant role
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to develop skills in the perioperative setting
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly where there are barriers to understanding
- Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant local and national guidance / standards.
Desirable
- Theoretical knowledge / understanding of the Surgical First Assistant role and scope of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Current registration with either NMC or HCPC
- Accredited post registration qualification in Anaesthetics or Post Anaesthetic Care (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support / Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care roles)
- Teaching / Assessing / Mentorship qualification
- Completion of a validated, university accredited, Surgical First Assistant programme of study to support extended scope of practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, using an evidence-based approach
- Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures and local / national guidelines
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users.
- Experience of undertaking / recording CPD activities commensurate to the role, including keeping relevant logs to support annual appraisal / validation of extended role competencies
Desirable
- Experience across a broad range of specialities in 1 or more perioperative discipline (Anaesthetics, Scrub and Post Anaesthetic Care)
- Evidence of supervising junior staff and leading clinical teams
- Evidence of supporting colleagues / mentoring learners / facilitating learning within the perioperative environment
- Evidence of post registration CPD and recent experience as a Surgical First Assistant / ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge / competence to undertake Surgical First Assistant role
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to develop skills in the perioperative setting
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly where there are barriers to understanding
- Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant local and national guidance / standards.
Desirable
- Theoretical knowledge / understanding of the Surgical First Assistant role and scope of practice
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).
