Job summary
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking either an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge or a Newly Qualified Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner looking to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team. Previous experience and knowledge is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training package with mentorship tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.
The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.
The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.
For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642854624
Main duties of the job
The role is for a scrub practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.
Your Leadership Impact
Leading Your Team to Success
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
- oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
- oDiploma or Degree in relevant qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oTo provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care.
- oFacilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development.
- oEffective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to work within a multi-professional team.
- oTo assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care.
- oMaintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment.
- oIntermediate information and technology skills.
- oTo ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- oReporting and processing of minor incidents and complaints.
- oTo act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines.
- oEnsure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- oEnsure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.
- oAn awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
- oCommitment to evidence-based practice.
- oPrevious experience of working in an acute health care setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession.
- oCaring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
- oHigh level of personal motivation.
- oCourage to raise concerns and challenge practice.
- oCommitment to the development of self and others.
- oWillingness to undertake further training and development.
- oFlexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- oAbility to travel independently, as, and when required for the nursing role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
- oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
- oDiploma or Degree in relevant qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oTo provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care.
- oFacilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development.
- oEffective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to work within a multi-professional team.
- oTo assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care.
- oMaintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment.
- oIntermediate information and technology skills.
- oTo ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- oReporting and processing of minor incidents and complaints.
- oTo act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines.
- oEnsure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- oEnsure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.
- oAn awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
- oCommitment to evidence-based practice.
- oPrevious experience of working in an acute health care setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession.
- oCaring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
- oHigh level of personal motivation.
- oCourage to raise concerns and challenge practice.
- oCommitment to the development of self and others.
- oWillingness to undertake further training and development.
- oFlexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- oAbility to travel independently, as, and when required for the nursing role.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
