Senior Theatre Practitioner 5/6 Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery

States of Guernsey

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Job summary

The States of Guernsey are seeking to appoint a Senior Theatre Practitioner with Scrub or Recovery skills (Band 5/6) to join the team at Hospital Services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and to implement and maintain the agreed standards of care.

All the Senior Practitioners are expected to take part in running of elective and emergency operating sessions and deputize for the Team leaders/Co-ordinator with the running of specialty sessions and co-ordination of the department and cover for each other during absences. Weekends are worked about 1 in 3 or 4 and call once a week.

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Date posted

15 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£30,566 to £49,449 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-23-4495

Job locations

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the assessment of surgical resources needed for patients/clients with complex

care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.

To guide, advise and direct junior staff and learners in the assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation of patient/clients surgical care.

To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and well being of

patients/clients and staff within the operating department taking appropriate action to

minimize these risks.

To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the

patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and

guide decision-making processes.

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care,

respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the

multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the assessment of surgical resources needed for patients/clients with complex

care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.

To guide, advise and direct junior staff and learners in the assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation of patient/clients surgical care.

To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and well being of

patients/clients and staff within the operating department taking appropriate action to

minimize these risks.

To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the

patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and

guide decision-making processes.

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care,

respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the

multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN or RODP.
  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying Theatre experience
  • Completed Core competencies at band 5 level
  • Evidence of CPD at diploma level
  • Mentorship award
  • Anaesthetic Core competencies (if applicable)
  • Recovery Core Competencies (if applicable)
  • Scrub competencies and full team rotation completed Scrub (if applicable)
  • Documented evidence of ability to work in the any Clinical specialty at a competent level without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Qualification at degree level.
  • Evidence of Teaching/Assessing & Mentorship experience.
  • Leadership Course.
  • A1 or NVQ 32/33.

Experience

Essential

  • Paediatric experience for Paediatric lead.
  • Evidence of effective leadership and Supervisory skills.
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good team working skills.
  • Calm in emergency or difficult situations.
  • Ability to be flexible.

Desirable

  • Evidence of being a resource to others.
  • Budget Awareness.
  • Ability to plan own and others workload.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and review practice.
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding of change management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN or RODP.
  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying Theatre experience
  • Completed Core competencies at band 5 level
  • Evidence of CPD at diploma level
  • Mentorship award
  • Anaesthetic Core competencies (if applicable)
  • Recovery Core Competencies (if applicable)
  • Scrub competencies and full team rotation completed Scrub (if applicable)
  • Documented evidence of ability to work in the any Clinical specialty at a competent level without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Qualification at degree level.
  • Evidence of Teaching/Assessing & Mentorship experience.
  • Leadership Course.
  • A1 or NVQ 32/33.

Experience

Essential

  • Paediatric experience for Paediatric lead.
  • Evidence of effective leadership and Supervisory skills.
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good team working skills.
  • Calm in emergency or difficult situations.
  • Ability to be flexible.

Desirable

  • Evidence of being a resource to others.
  • Budget Awareness.
  • Ability to plan own and others workload.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and review practice.
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding of change management

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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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).

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

States of Guernsey

Address

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Mary Carre

Mary.Carre@gov.gg

01481220000

Date posted

15 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£30,566 to £49,449 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-23-4495

Job locations

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


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