Band 6 Theatres Practitioner MEOC Orthopaedic

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6, Theatre Practitioners committed to delivering high quality care to join our elective orthopaedic service at Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) working in partnership with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BH) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) are opening a dedicated orthopaedic hub for the people of South Yorkshire, with health professionals undertaking hip and knee replacement inpatient procedures alongside foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and shoulder day case surgery.

The Montagu Elective Orthopaedic Centre (MEOC) facility will feature two state-of-the-art theatre units, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery suite, in addition to 12 inpatient beds.

As the successful candidate in the MEOC theatre team you will work with the theatre manager to provide high quality clinical care for patients presenting with a variety of orthopaedic elective surgeries, you will create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is every body's prime objective.

Main duties of the job

You will support the theatre manager to lead and co-ordinate the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the MEOC theatre suite. This includes acting as an expert resource to the ward team and the wider multi-disciplinary team to support them in the delivery of high quality patient focused care and all registered staff are working as accountable practitioners. The post holder will be a mentor to the student nurses allocated to the centre and ensure an excellent learning environment.

We expect that you will be fully dedicated to person-centred care and that you will work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive a tailored management plan which ensures the elective orthopaedic patient follow the planned surgical pathway is followed and reviewed at all times.

To be part of our team the successful candidate have recent experience of caring for patients in a recovery setting, have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development, have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and dedicated to working in this modern, high quality environment supporting best practice for orthopaedic patients following GIRFT recommendations.

The senior team will provide an excellent learning and supportive environment for the registered nurse to ensure excellent working practices and allow the successful candidate to develop their orthopaedic theatre and leadership skills.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5764520-A

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full role details.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Ault on Caroline.ault@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full role details.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Ault on Caroline.ault@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years orthopaedics scrub/anaesthetic experience
  • Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
  • Evidence of department management under supervision
  • Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities.

Desirable

  • Evidence of research based practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC or HCPC
  • Degree or evidence of working towards degree level study
  • Demonstrate professional post-registration development
  • Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Participation in management / leadership courses
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years orthopaedics scrub/anaesthetic experience
  • Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
  • Evidence of department management under supervision
  • Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities.

Desirable

  • Evidence of research based practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC or HCPC
  • Degree or evidence of working towards degree level study
  • Demonstrate professional post-registration development
  • Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Participation in management / leadership courses

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Caroline Ault

caroline.ault@nhs.net

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5764520-A

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


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