Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Advanced Theatre Practitioner to join our busy, friendly Operating Theatres.

The range of specialties include, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Urology, Gynae, Maternity, ENT and Spinal Injuries.

Main duties of the job

If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge, and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you. The department provides a 24 hour emergency cover, therefore, there will be shift work, weekends and night shifts and on call commitment will be required.

Personal and professional growth is actively encouraged and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support and access to degree modules.

In return we will offer you the opportunity to broaden your existing knowledge of perioperative practice and develop your management skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

As part of our commitment to student ODP's and Nurses, the post holder will be expected to participate in the orientation, supervision and training of junior staff and students.

You should possess:

- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1

- Registered ODP

We can offer you,

Excellent opportunities for professional development.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-6267195

Job locations

ODGH

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Please note shift and weekend work is required for this role.

Advertising Date: 3rd May 2024

Closing Dtae: 19th May 2024

Shortlisting Date: 20th May 2024

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 27th May 2024

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Please note shift and weekend work is required for this role.

Advertising Date: 3rd May 2024

Closing Dtae: 19th May 2024

Shortlisting Date: 20th May 2024

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 27th May 2024

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN
Evidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Effective communication skills
IT Skills
Leadership qualities

Desirable

Proven management ability

Personal Charactoristics

Essential

Self motivated
Flexible
Supportive
Approachable
Self aware
Empathetic

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN
Evidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Effective communication skills
IT Skills
Leadership qualities

Desirable

Proven management ability

Personal Charactoristics

Essential

Self motivated
Flexible
Supportive
Approachable
Self aware
Empathetic

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).