Theatre Practitioner/Staff Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork (FIRST) guide how we work and behave as an organisation.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best quality and safest care to our local communities and need dedicated and skilled people to help us achieve this.
We have a forward-thinking Operating Theatre Team, led jointly by the Service Manager, Matron and Clinical Theatre Manager.
With Two Band 7 Day Surgery Leads co-ordinating and supporting the teams which comprise of Anaesthetics, Recovery, Scrub Specialities. The rest of the Theatre Team comprises of Band 6's who lead within their speciality and a very strong Band 5 team of registered theatre practitioners supported by theatre support workers.
The department has a strong educational lead and actively encourages training and development opportunities for all staff and is committed to their educational needs to ensure that they can provide the expected high standards of patient care provided within Day Surgery at the West Suffolk Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are keen to employ registered theatre practitioners to our Operating Team, this is a great opportunity to develop your professional career and make a real difference to the lives of those who use our services.
With a major focus on elective recovery, our Trust has excellent opportunities for experienced and newly qualified band 5 theatre practitioners to develop, enhance, consolidate and excel in their skills.
As a registered theatre practitioner, you will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person centred, evidence-based care that respects and maintains dignity and human rights.
The post holder will work in partnership with other Health and Social Care professionals, students and trainees, agencies, service users and their carers and families.
The post holder will achieve and maintain competence in identified Mandatory and Statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice.
Staff will be expected to rotate between practice settings which will include different specialities and areas of practice including Anaesthetics, Recovery and Scrub.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
The post holder is expected to work closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of high standards for all patients requiring all aspects of perioperative care, following appropriate training encompassing a variety of specialities.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and will be expected to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within his/her sphere of responsibility, having regard for the differing needs of anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.
To supervise the delivery of care of other staff as appropriate.
To act in accordance with the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
To liaise with other health care team members within the Perioperative Services Directorate in accordance with patient requirements and needs, ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
Participate as a member of the theatre team, providing total patient care during the perioperative visit ensuring a safe environment.
Assist with implementation and monitoring of patient care standards in collaboration with others.
Utilise a questioning approach to patient care and application of research within clinical practice. To raise awareness of relevant research findings in clinical practice complying with the principles of Clinical Governance. To actively participate in the audit process.
To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and WSH policy implementation. To actively promote and implement risk assessment strategies within the department.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
NMC or HCPC registration RGN or ODP qualification
Desirable
Preparation for Mentorship Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and knowledge
Essential
Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Day Surgery Theatre pathway
Desirable
Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills and abilities
Essential
Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality Organisational skills Supervisory skills Decision making & planning IT skills
Desirable
Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal qualities
Essential
Good communication skills Flexible approach to working hours/duties Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative. Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives. Act as role model Understand the concept of team-work
Desirable
Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving-
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