Job summary
We are looking for flexible, highly motivated and caring Theatre Practitioners to join our busy Operating Theatre Department. These positions are permanent, full-time roles. In line with Trust Policy, we support various, flexible working options, where they can be sustained without being detrimental to our service provision.
Main duties of the job
The department has ten operating suites, three of which are laminar flow and one is an integrated vascular hybrid suite. Specialties undertaken include: Adults, Paediatrics, General surgery, Colorectal, T&O, Vascular, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and more. We provide a 24hr emergency service 7days per week; as such shift patterns are variable.
Essential requirements:
- RGN / AODP Qualification
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
- Good communication skills: Verbal, Written, Electronic
- Enthusiastic, Motivated, Reliable
For further details / informal visits contact Rachel Lees Lead to Nurses and AHP'sTeam Manager on 0161 627 8409
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- After appropriate training/experience to take responsibility for an area of a Theatre on a sessional basis.
- Participate in the teaching, education and development of students, junior nurses, ODPs and unregistered staff.
- Maintain his/her personal and professional development.
- Participate in effective utilisation of resources.
- Act in accordance with the NMC/HPC Professional Code of Conduct.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- After appropriate training/experience to take responsibility for an area of a Theatre on a sessional basis.
- Participate in the teaching, education and development of students, junior nurses, ODPs and unregistered staff.
- Maintain his/her personal and professional development.
- Participate in effective utilisation of resources.
- Act in accordance with the NMC/HPC Professional Code of Conduct.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Registration with the appropriate professional body i.e NMC/HCPC
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes
- Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting.
- IT
- Team Working
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Registration with the appropriate professional body i.e NMC/HCPC
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes
- Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting.
- IT
- Team Working
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).