Job summary
CSTM Theatres currently support a weekday only provision with future potential development for a weekend service.
We are a site with 5 laminar flow theatres and 1 Treatment Room and perform a wide range of Orthopaedic Surgery such as, Joint Replacement's, Sports Injury, Trauma Injury and Elective Upper/Lower Limb Orthopaedic Procedures.
CSTM also performs a range of specialities alongside its Orthopaedic requirements.
CSTM is a modern building, making this a pleasant workplace.
We highly recommend a visit so you can see for yourself what a great place it is to work!
Warrington Hospital
There are 8 Theatres on the Warrington acute site which provide services for the following specialties: Gynaecology, Obstetrics, General, Urology, Breast Surgery, ENT, Dental, Colorectal, Ophthalmic, Trauma & Orthopaedic, and Paediatrics.
We also provide a 24-hour Trauma, Obstetric and Emergency service. As part of this service, staff who are based on this site are required to support emergencies and provide an out of hours service including rotation onto nights and an on-call Rota.
Halton Hospitals
The Nightingale building is part of our elective general surgery hospital which has two theatres for a varied range elective specialities and Chronic Pain services.
The Nightingale building is also expanding their provisions by constructing extra theatres.
Captain Sir Tom Moore Building is situated adjacent to the Nightingale Hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a Practitioner, you will be an integral part of the patient's perioperative journey by:
Possessing excellent communication skills to promote patient safety, and theatre efficiency.
Working within the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective patient care.
Participating in the Perioperative Management of patients.
- Completing designated theatre documentation, digital and paper formats.
Setting up the Theatre alongside the highly skill theatre team.
Maintaining a clean and usable department, adhering to infection prevention and control.
Having a willingness to learn, striving for professional development.
Having an enthusiastic attitude towards teaching, supporting students and colleagues.
- Completing E-Learning and regularly organised training.
- Reporting to the Team Leaders to complete daily theatre orientated tasks.
In return for your dedication and enthusiasm, we offer a fully supported Preceptorship and core competency programme. Continual Professional Development is available via both in-house and university-based training initiatives such as, Scrub/Circulating Courses, Advanced Life Support, and Mentorship.
You will also have opportunities to work across site at the Nightingale Building, and Warrington Hospital , where we support Children's Surgery, and patients who may require higher levels of clinical support.
Hours
8-17:30 x2
8-13:00 x1 or - 13.00-18.00
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will primarily provide comprehensive skilled assistance within all aspects of their role in Anaesthetics, Theatre Scrub and recovery.They will be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will primarily provide comprehensive skilled assistance within all aspects of their role in Anaesthetics, Theatre Scrub and recovery.They will be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in acute care settings.
- Evidence of providing clinical supervision.
- Evidence of workload prioritisation and task delegation.
Desirable
- 12 Months experience at Band 5 in related specialty.
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration (RN Adult), or HCPC Registration (ODP). oODP Registrants: Qualification in Operating Department Practice oNMC registrants: Evidence of diploma/degree in Management of the Patient in Anaesthetic settings. oEvidence of ability to teach in practice.
Desirable
- oMentorship/Clinical Assessor course. oLeadership Qualifications. oAdditional Scrub/Circulating/Anaesthetic Course Qualification. oAdvanced Life Support (ALS). oPatient Transfer Courses.
Skills Knowledge compentcies
Essential
- oComprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for Relevant clinical area. oHow evidence-based practice can support patient care. oKnowledge in legal requirements relating to patients and staff. oKnowledge of Clinical Governance Agenda. oEffective Communication Skills (written, verbal and non-verbal). oEffective organisation skills, including time management and prioritisation. oHave willingness to learn and professionally develop. oTo be able to work across the directorate and sister sites, meeting patient and organisational requirements.
Desirable
- oEvidence of Clinical Supervision. oKnowledge of surgical procedures. oEvidence of assuming management of a Theatre/Department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in acute care settings.
- Evidence of providing clinical supervision.
- Evidence of workload prioritisation and task delegation.
Desirable
- 12 Months experience at Band 5 in related specialty.
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration (RN Adult), or HCPC Registration (ODP). oODP Registrants: Qualification in Operating Department Practice oNMC registrants: Evidence of diploma/degree in Management of the Patient in Anaesthetic settings. oEvidence of ability to teach in practice.
Desirable
- oMentorship/Clinical Assessor course. oLeadership Qualifications. oAdditional Scrub/Circulating/Anaesthetic Course Qualification. oAdvanced Life Support (ALS). oPatient Transfer Courses.
Skills Knowledge compentcies
Essential
- oComprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for Relevant clinical area. oHow evidence-based practice can support patient care. oKnowledge in legal requirements relating to patients and staff. oKnowledge of Clinical Governance Agenda. oEffective Communication Skills (written, verbal and non-verbal). oEffective organisation skills, including time management and prioritisation. oHave willingness to learn and professionally develop. oTo be able to work across the directorate and sister sites, meeting patient and organisational requirements.
Desirable
- oEvidence of Clinical Supervision. oKnowledge of surgical procedures. oEvidence of assuming management of a Theatre/Department.
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).
