Band 6 - Senior Theatre Practitioner, Scrub, HWE Surgical Centre

2 days ago


St Albans, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a team working in brand new, purpose-built theatres providing planned surgery for patients across Hertfordshire and west Essex?

We are looking NOW for talented staff to form the core team that will be the beating heart of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Surgical Centre being built at St Albans City Hospital and set to open in Spring 2025.

More than 4,000 patients will be seen at the hub each year for non-complex orthopaedic, hip and knee surgery as well as ear, nose and throat procedures and spinal injections. Being separated from emergency services will reduce the risk of short-notice cancellations.

This is a fabulous opportunity to play a key role in a flagship collaborative project between the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board.

The Surgical Centre will focus on Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) standards and will be a highly efficient facility, achieving 85% theatre utilisation and operating sessions over an extended 10-hour day, four days a week, with shorter, 8-hour operating session taking place on Friday and Saturdays.

Interviews will be taking place on 18th December.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the management and organisation of the operative list and clinical care .

Be responsible for the efficient communication of changes within the surgical centre operating department to all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team.

Undertake the safe and efficient transfer of patients to other hospitals.

Prior orthopaedic experience is essential for this role.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

First level registration with the NMC. Post-registration education programme related to speciality. Evidence of professional development.

Desirable

Working towards a relevant degree. ILS/ALS.

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare. Understanding of principles of budget management. Knowledge of Clinical Governance & Benchmarking.

Desirable

Knowledge of developing care pathways.

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience within the speciality. Mentoring and facilitating experience. Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care. Experience at Band 5.

Desirable

Experience of evaluating clinical practice using research and/or audit techniques.

Skills and ability

Essential

Ability to command the confidence of colleagues. Effective team working and facilitation skills with an ability to work autonomously as appropriate. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to write clear, concise and relevant reports, communication orally and in written form with clarity and precision. Familiar with the concept of clinical supervision.

Desirable

Computer literate.

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