Job summary
A fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, highly-rated and forward-thinking critical care environment within a children's tertiary referral centre which is a receiving hospital for the regional major trauma network.
We're looking for highly motivated, newly qualified welcome as well as experienced Band 5 Theatre Practitioners in scrub, anaesthetic and PACU areas, rotation between the two areas. (ODP or RSCN/RGN).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work within a self-contained theatre team on a daily basis. They will report to a team leader in theatre and to a clinical lead with overall responsibility. They will also be line managed by a dedicated clinical lead who will support and coordinate their training and development with our excellent education team.
Our department provides services relating to neurosurgery, spinal surgery, ENT, rigid endoscopy, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, trauma/major incident, paediatric surgery, urology, thoracic surgery, plastics, maxillofacial surgery & paediatric dentistry. We have a total of 9 theatres and a procedure room which includes a state of the art dedicated Neurosurgery & Intraoperative MRI suite.
As a forward looking department we offer development packages in line with NMC/HCPC continuing professional development guidelines and we are committed to your professional and personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to develop in a specialist paediatric hospital, we are a motivated and friendly team driven to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients.
We welcome and encourage any prospective applicants to come visit our department; please contact us beforehand to arrange and do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For main duties/responsibilities please read attached job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For main duties/responsibilities please read attached job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN / RGN or ODP) Current registration with NMC/HCPC * Or Pending if newly qualified
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification Relevant Post Basic registration course Paediatric Life Support
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Theatre Practitioner Accountability and Own limitations Principles of Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH Principles of Infection Control Principles of Safeguarding of children Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society. Able to use own initiative Good decision making skills Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to work within a team Understanding of the clinical governance agenda Health, Safety and Risk awareness Awareness of resource management Extended role skills eg IV practice Speciality Skills:Knowledge of surgical specialities. : Knowledge of Anaesthetic specialist procedures One to One Teaching
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience in a paediatric theatre. Mentorship experience. Experience of working in other areas of surgery and critical care. Peripheral areas. MRI, CT , Resus and ED etc
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN / RGN or ODP) Current registration with NMC/HCPC * Or Pending if newly qualified
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification Relevant Post Basic registration course Paediatric Life Support
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Theatre Practitioner Accountability and Own limitations Principles of Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH Principles of Infection Control Principles of Safeguarding of children Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society. Able to use own initiative Good decision making skills Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to work within a team Understanding of the clinical governance agenda Health, Safety and Risk awareness Awareness of resource management Extended role skills eg IV practice Speciality Skills:Knowledge of surgical specialities. : Knowledge of Anaesthetic specialist procedures One to One Teaching
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience in a paediatric theatre. Mentorship experience. Experience of working in other areas of surgery and critical care. Peripheral areas. MRI, CT , Resus and ED etc
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
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).
