Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the position
of Theatre Practitioner for Anaesthetics and Recovery for the Bishop Auckland
Hospital Surgical Hub.
We are a growing, dynamic
hub delivering high quality orthopaedic, general, gynaecology, plastic, and
dental surgery. Our mission is simple: to work together to improve the lives of
the community we proudly serve .
We are a growing, dynamic hub delivering high
quality orthopaedic, general, gynaecology, plastic, and dental surgery. Our
mission is simple: to work together to improve the lives of the community we
proudly serve. These posts are non rotational.
We welcome applications
from passionate, motivated individuals across a range of clinical and support
roles. If youre committed to delivering outstanding patient care and want to
be part of a team that lifts each other up, wed love to hear from you
At
Bishop Auckland Surgical Hub, youre not just joining a workplace youre
joining a community. Together, were shaping the future of surgical care for
the people who depend on us.
Main duties of the job
. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the
monitoring of standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
of patient care.
Participate in direct
care needs of patients, providing expert knowledge of all clinical specialities
and acting as a role model.
Participate in audit and
monitoring accurate documentation in accordance with Trust policy, NMC and HPC
guidelines.
Be competent in
facilitating an emergency service covering all specialties provided within the
department, during elective and non elective periods
Ensure the safe
administration of drugs in accordance with Trust Policy, and NMC and HPC
guidelines.
Ensure that all
procedures and techniques are carried out in accordance with local competencies
and agreed policies and standards.
Ensure rights, dignity
and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times.
Act as patients advocate
in all matters relating to his/her care, treatment and welfare.
Checking on departmental cleanliness and where necessary assisting other
members of the team in the preparation, clearing and cleaning of the operating
suite and equipment before, during and after operating
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled
member of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess care needs,
develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care,
carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct
supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric patients
undergoing routine and emergency surgery.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
To provide perioperative
care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered
by the Trust.
The care to be delivered in
line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK
Patients, public and staff
have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire
passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values
provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all
levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for
patients
Patients come first in
everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers,
communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.
Respect and Dignity. We
value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as
an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to
understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of
care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to
get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient
experience right every time.
Compassion. We ensure that
compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and
kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives. We strive
to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts. We
maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure
nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to
promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values
described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence,
communication, courage and commitment.
Duty of Candour
All
employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The
volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been
harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been
requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been
made
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled
member of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess care needs,
develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care,
carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct
supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric patients
undergoing routine and emergency surgery.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
To provide perioperative
care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered
by the Trust.
The care to be delivered in
line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK
Patients, public and staff
have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire
passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values
provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all
levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for
patients
Patients come first in
everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers,
communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.
Respect and Dignity. We
value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as
an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to
understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of
care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to
get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient
experience right every time.
Compassion. We ensure that
compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and
kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives. We strive
to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts. We
maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure
nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to
promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values
described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence,
communication, courage and commitment.
Duty of Candour
All
employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The
volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been
harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been
requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been
made
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Existing experience as an Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner
Desirable
- Anaesthetic/Recovery experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner. Anaesthetic/Recovery experience.
Desirable
- Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Existing experience as an Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner
Desirable
- Anaesthetic/Recovery experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner. Anaesthetic/Recovery experience.
Desirable
- Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal 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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
