Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner Band 5

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Job summary

The Post holder will form a part of the theatre team providing Scrub and Recovery skills to patients undergoing surgery. The post holder will be expected to participate in the theatre on - call rota.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities associated with scrubbing in the operating theatre and assisting the surgeon

Act always following our Trust Values and in line with your professional code of conduct.

Displaying a high level of patient care .

About us

Would you be interested in joining our team?

We have a number of opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic, engaged and forward thinking practitioners to join our busy, friendly operating team. We are looking for staff that will assist in developing our progressive service whilst making a positive contribution towards the team's pursuit of excellence.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres.

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre's needs. We will provide you with support and training for your primary role within theatres and offer opportunities for your personal and professional development.

The successful candidates will demonstrate a flexible attitude and will deliver a high standard of quality care within the department. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work within a team to deliver a high quality service to our patients.

Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Details

Date posted

18 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-5688546

Job locations

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person spec.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. The successful candidates must be prepared to participate in the on call rota.

Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:-

General Surgery

Trauma and Orthopaedics

Anaesthetics and Recovery

ENT and Dental

Gynaecology

Urology

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatres needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person spec.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. The successful candidates must be prepared to participate in the on call rota.

Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:-

General Surgery

Trauma and Orthopaedics

Anaesthetics and Recovery

ENT and Dental

Gynaecology

Urology

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatres needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN/ODP

Experience

Essential

  • Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality

Skills

Essential

  • Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
  • Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN/ODP

Experience

Essential

  • Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality

Skills

Essential

  • Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
  • Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead PEF

Jude Paintain

jude.paintain@nhs.uk

019227211726544

Details

Date posted

18 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-5688546

Job locations

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


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