Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Peterborough City Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within General surgery/Urology/vascular and Emergency surgery . Theatre experience would be desirable but not essential.
We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence based care.
Main duties of the job
This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment.
To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliver safe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.
We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can do attitude is essential.
There are 18 theatres in PCH providing a range of specialities, Emergencies, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal & upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
About us
Our teams work hard to be flexible and promote a health work/home life balance and so agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust. Talk to the Recruiting Manager about what this means in practice for you.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here area few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
- In-house Physiotherapy Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
- 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care
Key Skills
Essential
- Competence in a range of Scrub & Circulating clinical skills
- Good Customer Care skills
- IT skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work under pressure in adverse situations
- Able to identify problems and report faults and recommend solutions
Desirable
- Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of importance of risk management
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Committed to life long learning
- Aware of patients needs intraoperatively
Desirable
- Ability to interpret data/audit information
Experience
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Needs to demonstrate potential to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel
- Able to cope well with change
- Ability to support less experienced staff
Desirable
- Aware of broader issues within Health Care and NHS
- Ability to work unsupervised clinically
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Professional appearance & behaviour
- Good previous attendance record
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
- 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care
Key Skills
Essential
- Competence in a range of Scrub & Circulating clinical skills
- Good Customer Care skills
- IT skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work under pressure in adverse situations
- Able to identify problems and report faults and recommend solutions
Desirable
- Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of importance of risk management
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Committed to life long learning
- Aware of patients needs intraoperatively
Desirable
- Ability to interpret data/audit information
Experience
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Needs to demonstrate potential to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel
- Able to cope well with change
- Ability to support less experienced staff
Desirable
- Aware of broader issues within Health Care and NHS
- Ability to work unsupervised clinically
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Professional appearance & behaviour
- Good previous attendance record
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
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).
