Job summary
POP
Wharfedale Theatres, Scrub and Anaesthetics
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.
Now
is an exciting time to join us as we are due to open 2 new operating theatres
so expanding in both size and in the complexity of cases we deliver. The
Elective Hub is due to open in September.
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 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.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for Registered Nurses ideally with an Anaesthetic qualification or
Registered 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.
Theatre
experience is desirable for this post. Anaesthetic training is desirable as the
role will require an active participation in the anaesthetic part of the
Theatre Practitioners role.
About us
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
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team
- members. Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team
- members. Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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).
