Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioners or Registered Nurses for its Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatre Team. Applicants will be hard-working, have excellent team-working skills and have a passion for the delivery of high quality patient care.
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology post will involve working in both the Gynaecology Theatres at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital while also working in the Obstetrics Theatres at the Jessop's Hospital in which it is attached too. This exciting opportunity will include participating in a 24 hour rota and covering Jessop's Theatres at both nights and at weekends.
We positively encourage staff development and have a robust Practice Education team who support Clinical Practice. Our commitment to your development means that all new staff commence a tailored development programme to enhance your clinical skills and facilitate professional growth.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to equal access to lifelong learning and the professional development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for your professional and personal development. We have full time clinical educators in post to provide educational support to new employees who will undergo a comprehensive training programme.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a Staff Nurse/ODP, you should instead apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager.
If you are a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse applicant qualifying before end of December 2023 and did not apply on our newly qualified advert please contact the Recruitment team on sth.centralrecruitment@nhs.net and the team will advise further.
If you are due to qualify from January to June 2024 onwards, please apply on our specific Newly Qualified Nurse advert which will be advertised at the end of August.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives
We offer:
Advanced Practice programmes i.e. Surgical First Assistant, Physicians Assistants Anaesthesia and Surgical Practitioners.
Recognised Mentor Preparation programme support.
Continuing development reviews.
In house and external academic training programmes.
We want you to come to STH, and stay at STH, our success starts with you. All our staff have been involved in developing our PROUD values and this why we believe that they make STH a better place for patients and staff alike. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the region and develop your skills within a major trauma center. We aim to ensure no harm comes to our patients; we continually strive to improve patient experience and make our areas a great place to work and learn.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Diploma/ADNS/Nursing Degree
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Registered ODP
- 'OR' HE Diploma/BSc in Operating Department Practice/NVQ Level 3 ODP/C & G 752
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration (or awaiting if Newly Qualified)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience working within an operating department environment
- Completed competencies in Anaesthetics, Surgery and PACU
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Communication skills.
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a health care setting
Desirable
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
- Have knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Diploma/ADNS/Nursing Degree
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Registered ODP
- 'OR' HE Diploma/BSc in Operating Department Practice/NVQ Level 3 ODP/C & G 752
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration (or awaiting if Newly Qualified)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience working within an operating department environment
- Completed competencies in Anaesthetics, Surgery and PACU
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Communication skills.
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a health care setting
Desirable
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
- Have knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient.
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).
