Job summary
Children's Theatres currently has 3 Theatres, day of surgery admissions, a recovery /discharge area, and preoperative assessment. We are situated on level 2 within Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Specialities covered within Children's Theatres include Urology, ENT, Plastics, Maxillo-facial, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, community dental, Ophthalmology, etc. A mixture of day case, in-patient, elective and emergency work is undertaken within the unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic theatre team. The successful applicant must show a commitment to high quality patient care and excellent team work along with a genuine interest in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures. It will also be required to work in partnership with other teams within the Theatre Central cluster, supporting staff, students, patients and relatives.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***
Main duties of the job
Providing high quality care to patients and families
Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the MDT
Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader
Commitment to evidence-based practise and clinical excellence
To engage with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation
Assist with projects to enhance patient care, including audit, risk management and infection control
Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation demands
To develop and achieve objectives identified through appraisal of job role
Report untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies or drug errors, as detailed in Trust policies
Demonstrating compliance with Health and Safety regulations/procedures within the Trust
Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practise. Participating in audit and quality monitoring
Managing the clinical risk, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff
Efficient and effective use of available resources
Maintain active NMC/HPC registration
Maintain professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in training activities and support staff development and training.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full JD attached
- Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and improve.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
- Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
- Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.
- Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame.
- Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using Trust services.
- Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full JD attached
- Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and improve.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
- Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
- Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.
- Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame.
- Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using Trust services.
- Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RN/ODP training completed
Desirable
- Experience of perioperative care
- Completed a Preceptorship programme
- Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NMC registered nurse, HCPC registered ODP
Desirable
- Basic computer skills (ECDL)
- Relevant theatre-based course
- Mentorship/NVQ/Trainer/Assessor/Theatre Educator or relevant educational course
- Educated to diploma or degree level
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
- Evidence of recent CPD knowledge and ability to apply evidence-based practice
- Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable awareness of financial constraints
- Methodical and organised
- Enthusiasm for introducing and facilitating change
DISPOSITION/ATTITUDE/MOTIVATION
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to remain calm in adverse circumstances and able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Flexible shift patterns/internal rotation and on call
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- ability to manoeuvre patients and equipment
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RN/ODP training completed
Desirable
- Experience of perioperative care
- Completed a Preceptorship programme
- Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NMC registered nurse, HCPC registered ODP
Desirable
- Basic computer skills (ECDL)
- Relevant theatre-based course
- Mentorship/NVQ/Trainer/Assessor/Theatre Educator or relevant educational course
- Educated to diploma or degree level
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
- Evidence of recent CPD knowledge and ability to apply evidence-based practice
- Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable awareness of financial constraints
- Methodical and organised
- Enthusiasm for introducing and facilitating change
DISPOSITION/ATTITUDE/MOTIVATION
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to remain calm in adverse circumstances and able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Flexible shift patterns/internal rotation and on call
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- ability to manoeuvre patients and equipment
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).
