Job summary
JOB SUMMARY? To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre team providing the highest standard of care and ensuring the safety of patients at all times.To plan, assess, implement, evaluate and reflect on all care provided, working with the multi-disciplinary team to bring about agreed changes wherever necessary.To ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out inaccordance with trust and departmental policy/guidelines.? The post-holder will work closely with the Theatres Management teamand other MDT colleagues in following and monitoring policies,standards and guidelines, alerting senior colleagues to issues that may ariseduring the carrying out of duties.? The post-holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, and support/ supervise registered staff/ support workers/ learners in training and ongoing development.? To participate in the management and organisation of the Operating Theatre Department.
Main duties of the job
This post is only for qualified applicants who are currently residing in the UK
Band 5 Recovery Practitioners
Have you thought about a career in the Operating Theatres Department where routine or life-saving surgery carried out on a daily basis can have such a transformational impact on the lives of so many patients (and their families)?
Our 17-theatre complex carries out a wide range of procedures for a number of surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, Trauma, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Breast, Bariatric and Head & Neck surgery (the last two of which are regional centres of expertise) and more recently, Robotics.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Band 5 Recovery Room staff to join our forward thinking Theatre team at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Ideally we are looking for experienced practitioners who can work in a variety of specialties and keen to develop their skills / expertise or those working on the wards/Deps who feel that they want a change
Essentially, you must also have current registration with the NMC (or HCPC for ODP/Paramedic applicants) and show evidence of recent CPD. In return, you will be able to access a range of learning opportunities and support including a nominated mentor whom you will work alongside during your Induction, structured development using a new competency framework, study days, protected teaching time and audit opportunities.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COMMUNICATION1. To promote and participate in an effective communication dialogue withcolleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within Theatres and across the Trust.2. To care for patients where there are barriers to understanding including those who do not speak English as their first language, those who are anxious , those with sensory impairments (including those who are blind, deaf or mute), those with mental health impairments and issues, and those at various stages of the age spectrum (e,g. infants through to the elderly).3. To receiving and relate complex clinical information (in conjunction with senior theatre staff and medical staff) to patients based on their diagnosis, treatment and care.4. To demonstrate empathy and provide reassurance to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments.5. To support patients (in conjunction with medical staff and senior colleagues) after distressing news/prognosis has been imparted.6. To exercise judgement, planning and analysis as a means of participating in the decision making process within Theatres, the Surgical Directorate and the Trust.
7. To attend and actively contribute to relevant units within theatres, Directorate and across the Trust.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team either in a variety of surgical specialities, or in an anaesthetic or recovery role.2. To inform Senior Practitioners of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients or staff and participate in the related investigations.3. To ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready forimmediate use. Any defective equipment must be reported immediately toSenior Practitioners and using Trust guidelines.4. To participate in the evaluation of stock levels and ordering/unpackingsupplies. Inadequate supplies or provisions and possible improvements must be discussed with Senior Practitioners.5. To act at all times, as the patients advocate, to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.6. To assess the patients level of anxiety or discomfort and to provide advice, re-assurance or any other actions as necessary.7. To participate in a variety of Patient Safety initiatives as directed by theTheatre Services Operational Manager and Senior Practitioners.8. To uphold patient confidentiality for patients and relatives at all times and in all situations.9. To provide accurate and timely patient information onto the TheatreManagement System to ensure theatre activity data.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To take charge regularly in the absence of Senior Practitioners and TeamLeaders.2. To provide supervision, mentorship and support to a variety of staff andstudents working in the department. This will include appropriate delegationand offering guidance, training, support and feedback.3. To participate in planning the duty rota maintaining a flexible approach to ensure department cover.4. To liaise with Senior Practitioners to ensure that all working activities comply with professional, ethical, Trust and locally adapted theatre guidelines.Approval for changes in working practice must always be obtained beforeimplementation.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT1. To attend mandatory annual update of Manual Handling, Fire, Basic LifeSupport and other aspects of the Statutory Training programme provided by the Trust.2. To be proactive in taking part in the Trusts Individual Performance Review (IPR) system, contributing to setting a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with the appraiser in compliance with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).3. The post-holder will undertake further additional in-service training asrequired, in order to comply with the Trusts protocols and procedures, andlocally adapted theatre guidelines. He/she will also bring relevant information back to the department for discussion and implementation where appropriate.4. Skills, knowledge and ability will be maintained by participating in teamrotations and the completion of competencies relating to the Band 5 role.5. The post-holder will participate in the training of all learners allocated to the department during clinical placements. This will include practicaldemonstrations of work that is normally carried out and teaching sessions as part of the post-holders range of duties.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To be one of the members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients in the Theatre Suite. The post-holder will demonstrate a holistic approach to care that is current, effective and evidence-based in accordance with department, Trust and national guidelines, and in collaboration with otherdisciplines.2. To comply with Trust Protocols and Policies, and locally adapted theatreguidelines.3. The post-holder will ensure, under the direction of senior theatre and medical staff, that patients, and where appropriate their carers, receive the support and information relevant to the patients condition..4. The post-holder will also implement agreed policies to promote parents and guardians accompanying their children to the operating theatre at allreasonable times.5. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring a calm, courteous and efficient manner at all times.6. To report all accidents, incidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in the investigations of these as required.7. The post-holder will ensure they are aware of, and comply with, all legislation retaining to patient information. This includes the Data Protection Act.8. To uphold the principles of the NMC and HPC codes of professional conduct, and meet their standards of CPD and registration.NB. The role involves the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your manager immediately.
PERSON SPEC
QUALIFICATIONS:
RGN / orODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, orDiploma in Higher Education in Operating departmentPractice.NMC or HPCP registration
EXPERIENCE
Established experience in Recovery.Registered staff from other areas may be considereddepending on experience.
Ability to communicate with staff at all levelswithin and outside the Trust.Ability to communicate with patients (and theirrelatives or carers) who may have some a rangeof complex health care issues, and a variety ofsensory/communication/physical/mentalhealth/language needs .
Evidence of excellent inter-personal needsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComplaints procedure training
KNOWLEDGE
Sound knowledge of theatre practice andperioperative issuesWorking knowledge of the NHS andstructures/procedures.Working and practical knowledge of theatrespecific and monitoring equipment.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
ProfessionalFriendlyCommittedEnthusiasm and flexibilityAbility to motivate self and others in teamThe ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
SKILLS
iT skillsTime ManagementAbility to meet deadlinePlanning and organisation skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
COMMUNICATION1. To promote and participate in an effective communication dialogue withcolleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within Theatres and across the Trust.2. To care for patients where there are barriers to understanding including those who do not speak English as their first language, those who are anxious , those with sensory impairments (including those who are blind, deaf or mute), those with mental health impairments and issues, and those at various stages of the age spectrum (e,g. infants through to the elderly).3. To receiving and relate complex clinical information (in conjunction with senior theatre staff and medical staff) to patients based on their diagnosis, treatment and care.4. To demonstrate empathy and provide reassurance to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments.5. To support patients (in conjunction with medical staff and senior colleagues) after distressing news/prognosis has been imparted.6. To exercise judgement, planning and analysis as a means of participating in the decision making process within Theatres, the Surgical Directorate and the Trust.
7. To attend and actively contribute to relevant units within theatres, Directorate and across the Trust.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team either in a variety of surgical specialities, or in an anaesthetic or recovery role.2. To inform Senior Practitioners of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients or staff and participate in the related investigations.3. To ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready forimmediate use. Any defective equipment must be reported immediately toSenior Practitioners and using Trust guidelines.4. To participate in the evaluation of stock levels and ordering/unpackingsupplies. Inadequate supplies or provisions and possible improvements must be discussed with Senior Practitioners.5. To act at all times, as the patients advocate, to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.6. To assess the patients level of anxiety or discomfort and to provide advice, re-assurance or any other actions as necessary.7. To participate in a variety of Patient Safety initiatives as directed by theTheatre Services Operational Manager and Senior Practitioners.8. To uphold patient confidentiality for patients and relatives at all times and in all situations.9. To provide accurate and timely patient information onto the TheatreManagement System to ensure theatre activity data.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To take charge regularly in the absence of Senior Practitioners and TeamLeaders.2. To provide supervision, mentorship and support to a variety of staff andstudents working in the department. This will include appropriate delegationand offering guidance, training, support and feedback.3. To participate in planning the duty rota maintaining a flexible approach to ensure department cover.4. To liaise with Senior Practitioners to ensure that all working activities comply with professional, ethical, Trust and locally adapted theatre guidelines.Approval for changes in working practice must always be obtained beforeimplementation.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT1. To attend mandatory annual update of Manual Handling, Fire, Basic LifeSupport and other aspects of the Statutory Training programme provided by the Trust.2. To be proactive in taking part in the Trusts Individual Performance Review (IPR) system, contributing to setting a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with the appraiser in compliance with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).3. The post-holder will undertake further additional in-service training asrequired, in order to comply with the Trusts protocols and procedures, andlocally adapted theatre guidelines. He/she will also bring relevant information back to the department for discussion and implementation where appropriate.4. Skills, knowledge and ability will be maintained by participating in teamrotations and the completion of competencies relating to the Band 5 role.5. The post-holder will participate in the training of all learners allocated to the department during clinical placements. This will include practicaldemonstrations of work that is normally carried out and teaching sessions as part of the post-holders range of duties.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To be one of the members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients in the Theatre Suite. The post-holder will demonstrate a holistic approach to care that is current, effective and evidence-based in accordance with department, Trust and national guidelines, and in collaboration with otherdisciplines.2. To comply with Trust Protocols and Policies, and locally adapted theatreguidelines.3. The post-holder will ensure, under the direction of senior theatre and medical staff, that patients, and where appropriate their carers, receive the support and information relevant to the patients condition..4. The post-holder will also implement agreed policies to promote parents and guardians accompanying their children to the operating theatre at allreasonable times.5. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring a calm, courteous and efficient manner at all times.6. To report all accidents, incidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in the investigations of these as required.7. The post-holder will ensure they are aware of, and comply with, all legislation retaining to patient information. This includes the Data Protection Act.8. To uphold the principles of the NMC and HPC codes of professional conduct, and meet their standards of CPD and registration.NB. The role involves the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your manager immediately.
PERSON SPEC
QUALIFICATIONS:
RGN / orODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, orDiploma in Higher Education in Operating departmentPractice.NMC or HPCP registration
EXPERIENCE
Established experience in Recovery.Registered staff from other areas may be considereddepending on experience.
Ability to communicate with staff at all levelswithin and outside the Trust.Ability to communicate with patients (and theirrelatives or carers) who may have some a rangeof complex health care issues, and a variety ofsensory/communication/physical/mentalhealth/language needs .
Evidence of excellent inter-personal needsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComplaints procedure training
KNOWLEDGE
Sound knowledge of theatre practice andperioperative issuesWorking knowledge of the NHS andstructures/procedures.Working and practical knowledge of theatrespecific and monitoring equipment.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
ProfessionalFriendlyCommittedEnthusiasm and flexibilityAbility to motivate self and others in teamThe ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
SKILLS
iT skillsTime ManagementAbility to meet deadlinePlanning and organisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / or ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice or paramedic. NMC or HPCP registration
Desirable
- MSPP/ENB 998
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Established experience in Recovery
- New Graduates or Registered staff from other areas or may be considered depending on experience
Desirable
- Multi-skilled in all three areas
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / or ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice or paramedic. NMC or HPCP registration
Desirable
- MSPP/ENB 998
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Established experience in Recovery
- New Graduates or Registered staff from other areas or may be considered depending on experience
Desirable
- Multi-skilled in all three areas
Skills
Essential
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).
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