Band 5 Theatre Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be assist in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the departments administration as required.
• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
• The post holder will be a qualified nurse and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with an up to date PIN number.
• The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.
• The post holder will undertake rotation across the specialities to cover the service where acquired skills allow.

It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry our all of the duties listed in the main duty section below. The duties will vary from speciality to speciality and they may carry out other similar duties in support of the theatre environment that are not listed. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training.

All staff with clinical responsibilities is expected to work within the clinical governance arrangements agreed by the Trust. This is through an established framework through which clinical staffs are continuously accountable for improving the quality of services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellent care will flourish. All clinical staff is expected to maintain appropriate knowledge about, and involvement in, agreed strategies and programmes to continually improve their standards of clinical care.

The maintenance of registration with the NMC is a requirement of this post. Post holders are expected to comply with the NMC (Code of Professional Conduct) and other guidance issued by the Council(s) governing professional issues.

This job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement of the Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs and the postholder.

Following consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with their grade and experience for short periods of time

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Proof of Registration with NMC (nurses) or RGN/RN or NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner - Diploma / Degree in Operating Department Practitioner.

Desirable

• ENB 998 or recognised equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Able to work as a team member
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a theatre setting and Good knowledge of all specialties

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Able to manage learners
• Prioritisation skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct/ AODP Scope of Practice
• Evidence based practice in theatres
• Current nursing/operating department research and developments
• Commitment to/ evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Current NHS issues
• Knowledge of audit process

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner
• Good communication skills with patients and colleagues of all disciplines
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Flexible and willing to work variety of shift patterns including weekends/ nights/ on calls/ bank holidays
• Able to work under pressure and Able to deal with stress

Desirable

• Flexible to meet the changing needs of the 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.

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

Employer's website

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