Job summary
The Theatre case mix is challenging, and specialties include Upper and Lower GI, General Surgery, Urology, Maxillofacial, Head and Neck, ENT, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Elective and Trauma Orthopedics, Emergency Theatres, Day Surgery and Pediatrics.
The Theatre teams are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families and to achieve this we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individuals. Once appointed we will build upon your experience and support you in your new role.
We recognize that you will be wanting to progress your career and to prepare for a Senior Theatre Role, we will provide you with a bespoke training and education package that will broaden and "add value" to your clinical experience and facilitate you to develop "cutting edge" leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
As a member of a multi-disciplinary theatre team, to plan, deliver and evaluate the highest possible level of peri-operative care to patients; contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to achieve set objectives
Desirable
- More than 6 months post Registration experience
- Previous Theatre experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and being able to use own initiative
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to work in all areas of Theatres with minimum supervision following achievement of set objectives within 3-6 months
- Planning, delivering and evaluating care
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Quality issues within the NHS
- Demonstrates understanding of Theatre work
- Awareness of Patients Charter
- Awareness of Care Models and Care Planning in Surgical
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 / Equivalent MTO 2 Grade
Other
Essential
- Effectively communicates with members of the theatre team and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Deals with patients and their families who are tearful/upset
- Caring and Approachable
- Polite and Courteous
- Calm when under pressure
- Adaptable and committed to efficiency
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to achieve set objectives
Desirable
- More than 6 months post Registration experience
- Previous Theatre experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and being able to use own initiative
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to work in all areas of Theatres with minimum supervision following achievement of set objectives within 3-6 months
- Planning, delivering and evaluating care
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Quality issues within the NHS
- Demonstrates understanding of Theatre work
- Awareness of Patients Charter
- Awareness of Care Models and Care Planning in Surgical
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 / Equivalent MTO 2 Grade
Other
Essential
- Effectively communicates with members of the theatre team and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Deals with patients and their families who are tearful/upset
- Caring and Approachable
- Polite and Courteous
- Calm when under pressure
- Adaptable and committed to efficiency
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).
