Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated newly qualified individuals to be part of the team in theatres at the James Paget University Hospital. This exciting opportunity will mean you are part of a theatre team that is currently in transformation with the addition of two new orthopaedic elective hub theatres in mid 2024 and the addition of robotic surgery within the same time frame. This role requires you to have adaptability and enthusiasm to learn and develop personally and along side the service.
The Department has 13 Theatres which provide services for General Surgery, Colorectal, Breast, Gynaecological, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Trauma, Orthopaedics and Maternity alongside satelite anaesthesia opportunities.
You must be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
You will be given the opportunity to progress your professional development both skills-based and educationally through our embedded band 5 development pathway, with the additional opportunity to develop skills in Surgical First Assist extended role once a preceptorship pathway has been successfully completed,
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide care during the delivery of clinical services throughout the patients perioperative journey. The role requires an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, within the appropriate legal requirements, acts, policies, procedures and guidelines. The successful applicants must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and be versatile to the department requirements. Acting as a role model and mentor for the students and visitors that access the department upholding the trusts values and behaviours.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- Ensure that agreed standards of practice within the area are maintained.
- Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
- Commitment to provide training and share knowledge to those around in the team and Mentorship support of new staff and student nurses.
-To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording, Advanced Scrub Practitioner (ASP) Role
-Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.
-Ensure that they can safely admit/discharge or transfer patients from theatre and or recovery.
-Responsible for the management and co-ordination of theatre activities in the absence of more senior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- Ensure that agreed standards of practice within the area are maintained.
- Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
- Commitment to provide training and share knowledge to those around in the team and Mentorship support of new staff and student nurses.
-To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording, Advanced Scrub Practitioner (ASP) Role
-Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.
-Ensure that they can safely admit/discharge or transfer patients from theatre and or recovery.
-Responsible for the management and co-ordination of theatre activities in the absence of more senior staff.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
- Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable
- Recent and/or current post registration experience in an acute Trust
Skills, abilities and competen
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- IT skills
- Confident and calm attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and shows initiative
- Compassionate
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover needs of service.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
- Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable
- Recent and/or current post registration experience in an acute Trust
Skills, abilities and competen
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- IT skills
- Confident and calm attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and shows initiative
- Compassionate
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover needs of service.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
