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
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
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