Job summary
To provide the highest standards of patient care and ensure that these standards of care are delivered.
To perform all general duties of trained theatre personnel and in addition any duty requiring special skill and ability within the surgical speciality.
Assess and plan care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programme of care.
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 (anaesthetic trained)/ODP, you should instead apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager.
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 centre. 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 that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role 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 that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed and achieved ADNS/BA (Hons) Nursing Studies OR Registered Nurse with NMC Registration (for nurses applying)
- HE Diploma Operating Department Practice or ODP NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 752/7. OR Registered ODP (for ODP applying)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter- professional working
- Completed competencies in Anaesthetics, Surgery & PACU (for ODP applying)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Communication skills
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Desirable
- Have Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work cross-site if required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed and achieved ADNS/BA (Hons) Nursing Studies OR Registered Nurse with NMC Registration (for nurses applying)
- HE Diploma Operating Department Practice or ODP NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 752/7. OR Registered ODP (for ODP applying)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter- professional working
- Completed competencies in Anaesthetics, Surgery & PACU (for ODP applying)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Communication skills
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Desirable
- Have Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work cross-site if required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals - Bev Stokes Day Surgery Unit
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
