Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a dynamic theatre team? If so, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for you.
We are looking for an experienced Band 6 RN who has a keen interest and expertise in ENT surgery to join our friendly and dynamic nursing team working at Kettering General Hospital.
You will participate on a 24-hour Rota (day and night duties, weekends, and bank holidays) for the department plus there will also be the expectation that you participate on the ENT on-call Rota.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and coordinate, and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Theatre Lead.
If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.
This is a great time to join Surgery.
Main duties of the job
We can offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to join our Theatre Team. You must be driven and committed to the delivery of high quality, safe surgical practice and passionate about leading and developing theatre staff and teams.
You must be able to demonstrate commitment to developing the service, show evidence of clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team working with excellent communication skills. This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a period of workforce improvement so an enthusiastic approach and a positive attitude to change are essential.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively pricedoffering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling of professional behaviours and the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident in the role and to always instil professional behaviours.
All duties pertaining to national guidelines of band 6 theatre practitioners relating to theatre duties and team leading and essential skills in ENT Surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling of professional behaviours and the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident in the role and to always instil professional behaviours.
All duties pertaining to national guidelines of band 6 theatre practitioners relating to theatre duties and team leading and essential skills in ENT Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registered Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Master's degree pathway
- Management/ leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous relevant ENT Experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal self-management and organisational skills
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication in relation to own work
- Demonstrates ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and sensitive manner, which takes into account their individual needs, in line with the Core Values of the Trust.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection
- Able to deal with multiple tasks
- Team player. Flexible/adaptable
- Compassionate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registered Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Master's degree pathway
- Management/ leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous relevant ENT Experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal self-management and organisational skills
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication in relation to own work
- Demonstrates ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and sensitive manner, which takes into account their individual needs, in line with the Core Values of the Trust.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection
- Able to deal with multiple tasks
- Team player. Flexible/adaptable
- Compassionate
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).
