Job summary
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner?
o Would you like the opportunity to develop in your career?
o Do you have the right skills and experience to step up to this challenge?
o Is the time right for you to take on your next challenge?
Can you be part of our dynamic team taking this department forward over the next few years? An opportunity has come up for full time band 5's post. This role includes nights and weekends in Heygroves Theatres. We have 6 theatres with a range of specialities including Robotic surgery, Thoracic, Trauma, max fax, Upper GI, Lower GI, HPB, Orthopaedics and a designated CEPOD list. We are looking for someone with a primary interest in anaesthetics. If you have these skills and would like a new challenge in your career please apply.
Any questions or to arrange an informal visit please email Georgina Prescott Georgina.Prescott@UHBW.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the theatre manager and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, Standards of nursing/ HCPC care and staff development, as part of the peri operative team. As a Band 5 nurse/ODP you should act as a role model, showingevidence of the specialist skills and knowledge that will enable you todeliver prescribed treatment and care for patients in an individual andsensitive manner. Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward / department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 hour period. Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with trust standards. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients. Administer medicines in accordance with trust policies, procedures,guidelines and standards.Promote and maintain a safe environment for patientsPromote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquiredinfection. Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems / issues for patients / carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the planning and co-ordination of effective timelytransfer/safe discharge of patients to their next area of care.
in partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer of discharge. Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward / department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 hour period. Work towards regularly taking charge of the defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 hour period.Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation topatient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with trust standards. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients. Administer medicines in accordance with trust policies, procedures,guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patientsAdminister medicines in accordance with trust policy. Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquiredinfection. Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems / issues for patients / carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.Identify record and report all incidents / complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with UHBW policies and assist in any investigations asrequired. Support the sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores.Work with senior nurses to develop management skills. Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy andProcedure.
Professional Development and Education ResponsibilitiesMaintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills byparticipating in the trusts appraisal and review processes. Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope ofprofessional practice for the clinical care and patient care. Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriatelearning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for studentnurses/ODPs, adaptation and unqualified members of the theatre team. Participate with link roles as appropriate, e.g tissue viability, mental health,Infection control. During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for studentnurses/ODPs and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration. Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses/ODPs after one year, postregistration. Demonstrate through an holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the planning and co-ordination of effective timelytransfer/safe discharge of patients to their next area of care.
in partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer of discharge. Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward / department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 hour period. Work towards regularly taking charge of the defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 hour period.Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation topatient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with trust standards. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients. Administer medicines in accordance with trust policies, procedures,guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patientsAdminister medicines in accordance with trust policy. Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquiredinfection. Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems / issues for patients / carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.Identify record and report all incidents / complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with UHBW policies and assist in any investigations asrequired. Support the sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores.Work with senior nurses to develop management skills. Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy andProcedure.
Professional Development and Education ResponsibilitiesMaintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills byparticipating in the trusts appraisal and review processes. Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope ofprofessional practice for the clinical care and patient care. Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriatelearning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for studentnurses/ODPs, adaptation and unqualified members of the theatre team. Participate with link roles as appropriate, e.g tissue viability, mental health,Infection control. During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for studentnurses/ODPs and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration. Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses/ODPs after one year, postregistration. Demonstrate through an holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of theatres in a variety of specialities
- Experience of working in the perioperative environment
- Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre - team leader
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of theatres in a variety of specialities
- Experience of working in the perioperative environment
- Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre - team leader
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
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).
