Job summary
Homerton is a great place to work! Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustis an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the City and surrounding communities.
We provide hospital services from our main site in Homerton, and a full range of community services in people's homes and at locations across City and Hackney. Homerton University Hospital delivers general hospital and specialist services and has 400 beds across 11 adult inpatient wards, an intensive care unit, and maternity, paediatric and neonatal wards.
We have three-day surgery theatres and six main operating theatres, and perform a range of surgery including general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxillofacial, urology and ear nose and throat (ENT). We offer a range of specialist care in obstetrics and neonatology, foetal medicine, HIV and sexual health, asthma and allergies, bariatric surgery and neurorehabilitation across east London and beyond.
We are known for the quality of training we offer nurses, doctors and allied professionals and are recognised as one of the top recruiters to high quality research studies in the UK, with particular interest in neonatology, sexual health and respiratory medicine.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are as follows:
- To provide chair/trolley side and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Maxillofacial/Oral/Theatres and their teams.
- To successfully run theatre dental lists, ensuring patient safety and effective use of resources.
- To assist and maintain high quality efficient and effective care of post operative patients.
- Work as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe theatre environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in the development of self and others.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
essential criteria
Essential
- oN.E.B.D.N National Certificate/ Hospital Proficiency Certificate. N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health. oGDC Registration.
- o1-2 years' experience working in an OMFS secondary care environment. oEvidence of reflective practice, demonstrating the link between theory and practice.
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively. oBe able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect. oGood IT skills. oAbility to work under instruction, show initiative by proritising workload and be adaptable. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to work within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidelines issued by the GDC, ensuring they are always adhered to.
- oUnderstanding of Infection Prevention Control within theatres. oUnderstanding of the Trust values.
- oBe flexible and enthusiastic. oBe able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. oBe approachable and kind.
Desirable
- oEvidence of further professional qualification. oMaintenance of CPD portfolio.
- oEvidence of CPD.
- oHave experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
- oHave knowledge of the research process and/or have been involved in a research project. oUnderstand the role of an audit.
Person Specification
essential criteria
Essential
- oN.E.B.D.N National Certificate/ Hospital Proficiency Certificate. N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health. oGDC Registration.
- o1-2 years' experience working in an OMFS secondary care environment. oEvidence of reflective practice, demonstrating the link between theory and practice.
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively. oBe able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect. oGood IT skills. oAbility to work under instruction, show initiative by proritising workload and be adaptable. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to work within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidelines issued by the GDC, ensuring they are always adhered to.
- oUnderstanding of Infection Prevention Control within theatres. oUnderstanding of the Trust values.
- oBe flexible and enthusiastic. oBe able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. oBe approachable and kind.
Desirable
- oEvidence of further professional qualification. oMaintenance of CPD portfolio.
- oEvidence of CPD.
- oHave experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
- oHave knowledge of the research process and/or have been involved in a research project. oUnderstand the role of an audit.
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
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).
