Job summary
Tunbridge Wells Hospital has eleven theatres providing inpatient and day case elective surgery for orthopaedics, gynaecology, general surgery, bariatrics, ENT and ophthalmology, and emergency surgery in trauma, CEPOD and obstetrics.
This is an extremely busy department where the team are dedicated to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment. We are currently seeking diligent and highly motivated theatre practitioners with a passion for patient care to join our Operating Theatres as Senior Theatre Practitioners.
Whether you are a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, if you fit that description we want to hear from you.
You will bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to this role, with a minimum of two years theatre experience. You will be committed to providing the highest standard of individualised, holistic patient-centred care within the multi-disciplinary team, be ready to lead by example and show exemplary communications skills. This position includes weekend working, night shifts and on-calls.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to all service users
- To work within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- Be aware of legislation and policies governing theatre practice
- Responsibility to ensure care is patient focused and underpinned by evidence-based practice and continual knowledge and skills of staff
- Support systems for measuring and improving the quality of the patient experience within the Directorate
- To effectively run theatre lists, leading junior staff
- Teach your knowledge and skills to students and new starters
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Part 1 or 2/RSCN part 8 or 15 C&G 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree
- Or ODP Level III, evidence of CPD
- Practice Supervisor or equivalent training or willingness to undertake
- Relevant specialist Course (183/176/100)
Desirable
- First assistance course
- Leadership Course
- Front line management course
- Degree/Masters
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience within the appropriate specialty
- Demonstrate evidence based practice
- Change Management
- Managing clinical area as delegated
- Clinical Governance
- Facilitation of learning environment.
- Risk Management
- Audit & research
Desirable
- Recruitment & selection under undertaking IPR
- Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
- Budgetary Control
- Current NHS Issues
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative
- Basic Computer Skills
- Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated.
- Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance.
- Team leadership skills
- Organisational & resource management skills
Desirable
- Organisational & resource management skills
- Team leadership skills
- Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Part 1 or 2/RSCN part 8 or 15 C&G 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree
- Or ODP Level III, evidence of CPD
- Practice Supervisor or equivalent training or willingness to undertake
- Relevant specialist Course (183/176/100)
Desirable
- First assistance course
- Leadership Course
- Front line management course
- Degree/Masters
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience within the appropriate specialty
- Demonstrate evidence based practice
- Change Management
- Managing clinical area as delegated
- Clinical Governance
- Facilitation of learning environment.
- Risk Management
- Audit & research
Desirable
- Recruitment & selection under undertaking IPR
- Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
- Budgetary Control
- Current NHS Issues
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative
- Basic Computer Skills
- Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated.
- Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance.
- Team leadership skills
- Organisational & resource management skills
Desirable
- Organisational & resource management skills
- Team leadership skills
- Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance.
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).
