Job summary
Are
you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced or newly qualified registered
perioperative practitioner looking to join a versatile theatre department team
that covers Renal Transplantation, Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Thoracic
Surgery, Colorectal, Laparoscopic General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology and
Obstetrics. We also provide acute anaesthetic cover for outside areas including
Vascular Xray, MRI, CT and Resus. If so,
an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
to join our busy 24 hour committed team providing patient care within the Acute
and Obstetrics Theatres at St James Hospital. The 24-hour service covers days,
nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, as well as a possible requirement of
supporting other teams within the theatre suite, i.e. Liver Transplantation.
Main duties of the job
Duties
and responsibilities:
You
will be required to provide exemplary patient care carrying out anaesthetic and
scrub duties in a theatre setting. Supporting in assessing patients health and
well-being across a complex and changing caseload. Promoting best practise and
contributing towards quality improvements.
Who
we're looking for:
Qualified
ODP or RN.
Hold
a valid HCPC or NMC pin
Be
able to build and hold relationships with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Demonstrate
excellent communication skills
Benefits:
Flexible
working.
Full
induction programme and preceptorship package, including 6 months Passport to
Practice -Training, Competency and monthly progress reviews.`
In-house
Cell Salvage Training.
Staff
Health & Wellbeing
6
week in-house PACU skills training package.
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
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
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
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.
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) Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
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
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.
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).
