University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner/Scrub

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recovery Day/case Practitioner

ENT Surgery will soon be working across both the Derriford and REI (Royal Eye Infirmary) sites in Plymouth. Therefore, we need to expand our existing team. We are looking for a recovery practitioner (with both stage 1 and stage 2 skills) with experience in caring for ENT patients.

The role will include being involved in the initial planning process right through to commencement of and ongoing ENT lists at the REI.

The successful applicant will:

Be competent in stage 1 and /or 2 recovery or an anaesthetic practitioner willing to undertake stage 1 recovery

Work closely and collaboratively with existing Band 6 Team leaders at the REI to develop and deliver an education package around safe recovery and discharge of ENT patients.

Undertake care for both ENT and Ophthalmology patients

This is an exciting role and fantastic opportunity to develop current skills whilst being part of the wider team delivering on a new project.

***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

The post holder will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and delivering effective, high quality perioperative care for the surgical patient, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently

  • o carry out their duties within the guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HCPC professional guidelines.

  • To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the theatre service.

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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. 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.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-S6960952

Job locations

Royal Eye Infirmary

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 5ZF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.

Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.

Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.

Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.

To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.

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Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training

Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.

Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.

Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.

Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.

Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.

To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.

.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training

Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.

Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous demonstrable experience in Stage 1 and stage 2 Post Anaesthetic recovery
  • Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice to patient care

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate managerial or leadership potential.
  • Previous demonstrable experience in ENT surgery

Qulaifications

Essential

  • Registered with NMC/HCPC
  • Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Proven evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

  • Accredited specialist training
  • Mentorship qualification

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly.
  • Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills
  • Effective influencing skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints. Methodical and organised
  • Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints. Methodical and organised
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous demonstrable experience in Stage 1 and stage 2 Post Anaesthetic recovery
  • Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice to patient care

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate managerial or leadership potential.
  • Previous demonstrable experience in ENT surgery

Qulaifications

Essential

  • Registered with NMC/HCPC
  • Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Proven evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

  • Accredited specialist training
  • Mentorship qualification

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly.
  • Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills
  • Effective influencing skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints. Methodical and organised
  • Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints. Methodical and organised

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Royal Eye Infirmary

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 5ZF


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Royal Eye Infirmary

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 5ZF


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Team Leader

Louise Holloway

louise.holloway@nhs.net

01752439044

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-S6960952

Job locations

Royal Eye Infirmary

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 5ZF


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