Job summary
If you are an
internationally trained nurse applying from overseas, please do not apply using
this application form. Please contact leedsth-tr.internationalnursesltht@nhs.net
to find out more about our international nurse recruitment programme.
Would
you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking
team?
Then
why not come and join us? Wharfedale Theatres is a fantastic place to work! It
is a busy, self-contained surgical day unit at Wharfedale General Hospital in
the market town of Otley outside Leeds, it makes it easy for parking.
Main duties of the job
Now
is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a period of change and expansion
enabling us to deliver more day surgery procedures out of a bigger theatre department.
Our patients receive a high standard of care from a
highly motivated, forward thinking team. We have supportive management who take
a vested interest in their colleagues. We are a consultant led unit and cover a
wide range of specialities which results in a varied and interesting workload,
no two days are the same. There is the opportunity to keep skills up to date in
anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. We are currently open Monday- Friday 8-6pm.
We are closed Bank Holidays which helps towards a great work/life balance.
About us
We
are looking for Registered Nurses ideally with an Anaesthetic qualification or
ODPs who are motivated, forward thinking, flexible and who are looking to
contribute to outstanding patient experience. You will have an interest in Day
Surgery and a desire to improve your theatre skills in line with the needs of
the department. You will be supported by the team in developing the appropriate
competencies to work in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery as well as progressing
in your career.
Whilst
theatre experience is desirable this post is also suitable for newly qualified
practitioners. Anaesthetic training is desirable as the role will require an
active participation in the anaesthetic part of the Theatre Practitioners role.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct
supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct
supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
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).
