Job summary
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
We have an exciting opportunity in our DSU Ophthalmology Department and are looking to recruit Theatre Practitioners to join our motivated, diverse and friendly team. You should be patient centred, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment with a supernumerary period that can be adapted to the level of previous experience for all, whether newly qualified or practised staff, in all aspects of perioperative practice.
We provide access to development courses and opportunities, to enhance leadership and clinical skills and our Practice Development Team are committed to support the development of all staff.
We have two ophthalmic theatres and two day case theatres at Southlands hospital. We also have our Main Theatre at Worthing Hospital, which comprises of nine Theatres and a Recovery Unit, where you will also at times, be asked to work. We cover a wide range of surgical specialities.
Training rotation to include time at our Worthing hospital site in main theatres.
Main duties of the job
- Provide care and emotional support to all patients
- Provide assistance to the anaesthetist/surgeon during all stages of anaesthesia/surgery and PACU
- Provide anaesthetic assistance in a variety of situations across the hospital (Anaes practitioner only)
- Maintain knowledge and ability to use all specialist equipment used in theatre and recovery
- Promote safe and effective practice across all areas
- Frequently work at a high level of autonomy particularly in out of hours work
- Support other members of the theatre/PACU team
- Provide skilled care for the post operative patient in the recovery area (PACU)
- Be aware of and comply with policies regarding:
- Infection Control
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding
- Confidentiality
- Information Governance
- Theatre Specific NatSSips and LocSSip
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack :
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have busy departments providing peri-operative services for elective surgery five days a week and a variety of weekend and out of hours care for emergency surgery such as caesarean sections at our Worthing site. We are a hardworking and supportive team looking to provide excellent care every time and strive to be forward thinking in all areas. Our trust values provide our core focus: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism and Inclusion and these work together to drive our Patient First programme that strives to continually achieve better for our patients.
We work alongside a variety of professions including radiographers, midwifes and doctors and all staff are encouraged to teach and support our students as well as continuing their own professional development. The theatre team itself works closely together, adapting to different situations using the wide variety of skills between each other. The theatre team consists of both ODPs and Nurses who look to foster a culture of inclusion & belonging, providing opportunities for career development.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Theatre Practitioners to join our team in either scrub, recovery or anaesthetics.
For anaesthetic posts you will need a recognised anaesthetic qualification.
You will need to have good communication skills and a dedication to providing a high standard of patient care. The successful candidate will work within the theatre team to ensure safety of the patient in the operating theatre.
For more information please see the Job Description under Supporting Documents.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have busy departments providing peri-operative services for elective surgery five days a week and a variety of weekend and out of hours care for emergency surgery such as caesarean sections at our Worthing site. We are a hardworking and supportive team looking to provide excellent care every time and strive to be forward thinking in all areas. Our trust values provide our core focus: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism and Inclusion and these work together to drive our Patient First programme that strives to continually achieve better for our patients.
We work alongside a variety of professions including radiographers, midwifes and doctors and all staff are encouraged to teach and support our students as well as continuing their own professional development. The theatre team itself works closely together, adapting to different situations using the wide variety of skills between each other. The theatre team consists of both ODPs and Nurses who look to foster a culture of inclusion & belonging, providing opportunities for career development.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Theatre Practitioners to join our team in either scrub, recovery or anaesthetics.
For anaesthetic posts you will need a recognised anaesthetic qualification.
You will need to have good communication skills and a dedication to providing a high standard of patient care. The successful candidate will work within the theatre team to ensure safety of the patient in the operating theatre.
For more information please see the Job Description under Supporting Documents.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration
- Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- RGN 1st Level or Registered ODP (C&G 1752/NVQ Level III/Diploma)
- Understanding a patient centred approach Confidence to liaise with other members of the multi professional team
- Ability to use initiative Commitment to high clinical standards Able to perform patient and equipment manual handling tasks
- Professional, interpersonal and communication including use of telephone Good Customer Care skills Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Dual trained/anaesthetic qualification
- Previous theatre experience
- Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients
- Practice Assessor/Practice supervisor/mentorship qualification
- Professional, interpersonal and communication including use of telephone Good Customer Care skills Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration
- Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- RGN 1st Level or Registered ODP (C&G 1752/NVQ Level III/Diploma)
- Understanding a patient centred approach Confidence to liaise with other members of the multi professional team
- Ability to use initiative Commitment to high clinical standards Able to perform patient and equipment manual handling tasks
- Professional, interpersonal and communication including use of telephone Good Customer Care skills Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Dual trained/anaesthetic qualification
- Previous theatre experience
- Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients
- Practice Assessor/Practice supervisor/mentorship qualification
- Professional, interpersonal and communication including use of telephone Good Customer Care skills Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
