Job summary
The successful applicant will work alongside all members of the Theatre team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality evidence - based care within their allocated area, ensuring all resources within that area are safe and fit for purpose and ensuring the highest quality patient care standards
The Theatre Unit at RJAH consists of 13 theatre's, with 11 situated in the main theatre unit and 2 in our 'Menzies' unit. Alongside these, we have a Recovery unit, a High Dependency Unit (HDU), and an on-site Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgical Support Unit (TSSU). Our scope of services spans a broad spectrum, primarily focusing on elective Orthopaedic surgery, including Revision & Primary Arthroplasty, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Sports Injuries, Spines, Tumors, and Paediatrics.
This role is primarily clinical with designated time for admin duties. A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 practitioner at RJAH, it is expected that you can deliver exceptional clinical leadership within the theatre team. Your role involves guiding, empowering, and fostering the delivery of high-quality care to patients throughout their theatre experience. You will be tasked with both challenging and supporting the education, training, and growth of all learners and colleagues. Additionally, you will actively promote a forward-thinking approach to enhancing patient care through research, audit, and evidence-based practices. The combination of leadership skills and clinical expertise is crucial for success in this Band 6 position.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care
Joining RJAH is more than a job; we aim to provide our staff with optimal opportunities for professional growth in their roles. We offer an array of excellent staff benefits, granting access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development prospects.
RJAH maintains strong affiliations with various universities, including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester, and Birmingham.
Situated in Shropshire, one of the most picturesque regions in the country, our location boasts a rich historical culture and convenient transport links. The hospital is situated outside Oswestry, just off the A5, with the nearest train station in Gobowen, approximately two miles away. This station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On a daily basis you will use your clinical knowledge to make decisions about patients in your care and your communication skills to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the Theatre Scrub Team in the absence of the Band 7 Manager, who has continuing 24-hour responsibility. They will hold responsibility for staff management in the absence of the Theatre Scrub Manager.
The successful candidate must be a registered Nurse or ODP with the relevant NMC/HCPC registration. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, pro-active and committed to continuing CPD with a willingness to learn new skills.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please Contact the Theatre Nurse Manager Sian Lloyd 01691 404121
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
Job description
Job responsibilities
On a daily basis you will use your clinical knowledge to make decisions about patients in your care and your communication skills to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the Theatre Scrub Team in the absence of the Band 7 Manager, who has continuing 24-hour responsibility. They will hold responsibility for staff management in the absence of the Theatre Scrub Manager.
The successful candidate must be a registered Nurse or ODP with the relevant NMC/HCPC registration. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, pro-active and committed to continuing CPD with a willingness to learn new skills.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please Contact the Theatre Nurse Manager Sian Lloyd 01691 404121
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven Band 5 or equivalent experience in a perioperative setting
Sklls
Essential
- Commitment to maintain and improve Standards of Care and institute necessary change
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to make accurate and concise written and verbal reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a group of patients /colleagues
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven Band 5 or equivalent experience in a perioperative setting
Sklls
Essential
- Commitment to maintain and improve Standards of Care and institute necessary change
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to make accurate and concise written and verbal reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a group of patients /colleagues
- Ability to work without direct supervision
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Twympath Lane
Oswestry
SY107AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
