Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
Operating Department Practitioner to join the team in Rutherford Brachytherapy
Theatres. The successful candidate will
be able to demonstrate clinical skills within a busy specialised unit.
Oncology
CSU is part of Leeds Cancer Centre, one of the largest providers of specialist
cancer care in the UK. Rutherford Brachytherapy Theatres is a busy highly
specialised Oncology Day Surgery Unit.
Situated in the Centre, we treat approximately 130 patients per month in
the theatre suite. The department is
currently open 7:30am to 6pm each weekday.
We care for complex Oncology patients with a variety of diagnoses.
If
you are interested in developing new skills the CSU will provide training and
support to enable you to gain specialist skills and develop your career.
The
Department provides an established and internationally renowned Gynaecology and
Prostate Brachytherapy service. As a
multi-disciplinary team comprising of clinicians, theatre staff, radiographers
and medical scientists we deliver optimum, high quality, patient focused
treatment with favourable results.
The
department offers a dedicated adult Oncology CVAD insertion and removal service
which is in is in high demand. We also
accommodate a pain list for patients requiring specialist intervention for
their pain control.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians,
theatre staff, radiographers and medical physicists all providing specialist
treatment and patient support.
We are a flexible workforce allowing practitioners to
work across all aspects of the day-case patients pathway - admission, the
peri-operative phase and recovery and discharge. This provides variety and the
opportunity to increase your skills set.
The post-holder is expected to use their experience in supporting and
training other qualified professionals, trainees and visitors
About us
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to delivering high quality
evidence based care
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the clinical area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own development and the
development of junior staff
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant
forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients
within the oncology CSU.
. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
- Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines
and policies
- Maintain a clean, secure and safe
working environment
- Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of Peri-operative care for patients, ensuring
accurate written records are kept
- Communicate with patients and
carers to ensure they have access to
- Promote and maintain positive
relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Acts in accordance with the
professional code of conduct
- Participate in the theatre on call
rota, as required.
- Undertake duties in other
departments as and when required by service demands
Education
and Training
- Keep up to date with developments,
advances and research in individualised patient care and participate in
research/educational programmes relating to professional issues
- Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area
- Assist in the training and
education of learners and other staff
- Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
- Participate in mandatory training
annually
Managerial
- Participate in the coordination of
departmental activities as required
- Demonstrate prudent use of
resources
. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to the development of
peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to maintain high
standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
guidelines and policies
Commitment to self development
Commitment to maintaining a safe
and clean environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant
forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients
within the oncology CSU.
. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
- Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines
and policies
- Maintain a clean, secure and safe
working environment
- Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of Peri-operative care for patients, ensuring
accurate written records are kept
- Communicate with patients and
carers to ensure they have access to
- Promote and maintain positive
relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Acts in accordance with the
professional code of conduct
- Participate in the theatre on call
rota, as required.
- Undertake duties in other
departments as and when required by service demands
Education
and Training
- Keep up to date with developments,
advances and research in individualised patient care and participate in
research/educational programmes relating to professional issues
- Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area
- Assist in the training and
education of learners and other staff
- Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
- Participate in mandatory training
annually
Managerial
- Participate in the coordination of
departmental activities as required
- Demonstrate prudent use of
resources
. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to the development of
peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to maintain high
standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
guidelines and policies
Commitment to self development
Commitment to maintaining a safe
and clean environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) OR
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills/Time management skills
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Desirable
- Good written and verbal skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) OR
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills/Time management skills
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Desirable
- Good written and verbal skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
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).
