Job summary
We are looking to recruit competent Senior Theatre/Anaesthetics/Recovery Practitioner's, who can work within many specialities and are able to deputise in the absence of a team leader. Ability to work in the roles of Anaesthetics/Scrub /Recovery Practitioner would be desirable.
The post holder should help maintain a positive learning environment and take every reasonable opportunity for maintaining, developing, and acquiring competencies for self-development. The recruitment, training and development of our theatre staff is pivotal in the delivery of safe, efficient, and timely patient care. "Building outstanding theatre teams" is our ethos, and staff development is central to this. The Post Holder must act as an expert resource for all clinical staff and students and must participate in the supervision, training, and support of learners in Theatre.
Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
The post holder will participate as an integral member of the theatre team giving leadership and guidance to other staff, maintaining high standards of practice and care. The post holder must work alongside our departments Theatre management team in supporting development, and implementing positive change, within our Theatre department.
Main duties of the job
- To function as a competent clinical Scrub/Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner within the designated clinical area.
- To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing theatre practice.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
About us
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford consists of 11 operating theatres, 5 in main theatres, 4 in the elective hub and 2 Maternity Theatres. We have an on call team that covers the main and maternity theatres 24/7. On our Telford site we cover the following specialities: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Max-Fax, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Breast surgery, CEPOD and Maternity.
Together with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally committed in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or reg. ODP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience in Theatres/Anaesthetics.
- Managerial ability
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
- Teaching ability
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
- An awareness and understanding of nursing/department policy and practice relevant to speciality.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake mentorship course
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Microsoft office PC. and Sema Pas skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or reg. ODP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience in Theatres/Anaesthetics.
- Managerial ability
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
- Teaching ability
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
- An awareness and understanding of nursing/department policy and practice relevant to speciality.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake mentorship course
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Microsoft office PC. and Sema Pas skills
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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle
Apley, Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
