Theatre Practitioner (Emergency & Other Department)

Job summary

THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE

OPERATING THEATRES DEPARTMENT

BAND 5 - THEATRE PRACTITIONER (EMERGENCY & OTHER SPECIALITIES)

Full time - 37.5 Hours - Part time considered

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 ODP's or Registered Nurses for our Theatres. All practitioners have an opportunity to undertake training and development that will allow progression towards this role. The successful candidates must be registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council or the Health and Care Professions Council.

We are the Specialist Vascular Centre for the Black Country covering Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton and we have dedicated vascular theatre with close links to the Interventional Radiology suite. We have become the Midland Orthopaedic Centre and an Endometriosis Centre.

Our Theatres comprise of 10 main theatres, 4 Day Surgery theatres, 2 Obstetric theatres and support to a Minor Procedure Room. We have a further Day Surgery Theatre and Ward at our satellite site less than 3 miles from the main site.

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner or nurse with the ability to work well within a highly motivated team and can deliver high quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the care needs of patients within Theatres and Day Surgery Theatres. He/she will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be expected to demonstrate/ teach registered/unregistered staff and supervise junior staff as applicable to level of competence.

The post holder will participate in maintaining an environment that is conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of individualised holistic patient care, and to the establishment of good communications and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)