Bank Surgical Care Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Bank Surgical Care Practitioner/Nottingham/Tollerton/Adhoc Shifts Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Surgical Care Practitioner to join the bank. You must be able to drive to access this hospital and apply for the role. Spire Nottingham Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams. We are the only CQC Outstanding rated private hospital in Nottinghamshire and we are committed to delivering excellent individual care from the first time a patient contacts us until after their treatment is complete. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities:

- To work as an advanced level independent practitioner under the supervision and direction of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons

- To work autonomously, using expert advanced clinical skills and competence to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients under the care of Consultant orthopaedic surgeons

- To support, advise and educate the nursing team and wider MDT in respect of orthopaedic patient care

- The support the delivery of safe, effective, high quality patient care in line with Spire's purpose of "making a difference to our patients lives through outstanding personalised care"

Who we're looking for:

- Registered healthcare professional on appropriate part of NMC/HCPC register

- Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice

- Completed accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent Level 7 education with demonstrable core and area specific clinical competence

- Non-medical independent prescribing qualification

- IRMER certificate- clinical diagnostic skills including the ability to request and interpret specific X-rays and laboratory investigations

- Evidence of continuous professional and academic development

- Portfolio evidence of substantial clinical practice at advanced level

- Highly motivated with a drive to develop, excellent initiative and an effective team member; assertive and flexible.

- Experience in teaching and staff competency assessment

- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision

- Excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of written and oral communication

- Excellent organisational skills

- Experience of /ability to lead and implement change

- Ability to critique research

Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

- Free Bupa wellness screening

- Private medical insurance

- Life assurance

Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

- Driving clinical excellence

- Doing the right thing

- Caring is our passion.

- Keeping it simple

- Delivering on our promises

- Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional on appropriate part of NMC/HCPC register
• Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice
• Completed accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent Level 7 education with demonstrable core and area specific clinical competence
• Non-medical independent prescribing qualification
• IRMER certificate- clinical diagnostic skills including the ability to request and interpret specific X-rays and laboratory investigations
• Evidence of continuous professional and academic development
• Portfolio evidence of substantial clinical practice at advanced level
• Highly motivated with a drive to develop, excellent initiative and an effective team member; assertive and flexible.
• Experience in teaching and staff competency assessment
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of written and oral communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of /ability to lead and implement change
• Ability to critique research

Desirable

• Registered healthcare professional on appropriate part of NMC/HCPC register
• Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice
• Completed accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent Level 7 education with demonstrable core and area specific clinical competence
• Non-medical independent prescribing qualification
• IRMER certificate- clinical diagnostic skills including the ability to request and interpret specific X-rays and laboratory investigations
• Evidence of continuous professional and academic development
• Portfolio evidence of substantial clinical practice at advanced level
• Highly motivated with a drive to develop, excellent initiative and an effective team member; assertive and flexible.
• Experience in teaching and staff competency assessment
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of written and oral communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of /ability to lead and implement change
• Ability to critique research

Experience

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional on appropriate part of NMC/HCPC register
• Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice
• Completed accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent Level 7 education with demonstrable core and area specific clinical competence
• Non-medical independent prescribing qualification
• IRMER certificate- clinical diagnostic skills including the ability to request and interpret specific X-rays and laboratory investigations
• Evidence of continuous professional and academic development
• Portfolio evidence of substantial clinical practice at advanced level
• Highly motivated with a drive to develop, excellent initiative and an effective team member; assertive and flexible.
• Experience in teaching and staff competency assessment
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of written and oral communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of /ability to lead and implement change
• Ability to critique research

Desirable

• Registered healthcare professional on appropriate part of NMC/HCPC register
• Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice
• Completed accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent Level 7 education with demonstrable core and area specific clinical competence
• Non-medical independent prescribing qualification
• IRMER certificate- clinical diagnostic skills including the ability to request and interpret specific X-rays and laboratory investigations
• Evidence of continuous professional and academic development
• Portfolio evidence of substantial clinical practice at advanced level
• Highly motivated with a drive to develop, excellent initiative and an effective team member; assertive and flexible.
• Experience in teaching and staff competency assessment
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of written and oral communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of /ability to lead and implement change
• Ability to critique research

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).