Job summary
Would
you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking
team?
Then
why not come and join us?
Wharfedale
Theatres is a fantastic place to work! It is a busy, Accredited Elective
Surgical Hub at Wharfedale General Hospital in the market town of Otley outside
Leeds.
Our
patients receive a high standard of care from a highly motivated team. We have
a supportive management team who take a vested interest in their colleagues. We
cover a wide range of specialities which results in a varied and interesting
workload, no two days are the same. There is the opportunity to keep skills up
to date primarily in anaesthetics and scrub but also some opportunity for
rotation into PACU.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for Registered Nurses ideally with an Anaesthetic qualification or
Registered ODPs who are motivated, forward thinking, flexible and who are
looking to contribute to outstanding patient experience. You will have an
interest in Day Surgery and a desire to improve your theatre skills in line
with the needs of the department. You will be supported by the team in
developing the appropriate competencies to work in anaesthetics, scrub and
recovery as well as progressing in your career.
Theatre
experience is desirable for this post. Anaesthetic training is desirable as the
role will require an active participation in the anaesthetic part of the
Theatre Practitioners role.
About us
We
are looking for Registered Nurses ideally with an Anaesthetic qualification or
Registered ODPs who are motivated, forward thinking, flexible and who are
looking to contribute to outstanding patient experience. You will have an
interest in Day Surgery and a desire to improve your theatre skills in line
with the needs of the department. You will be supported by the team in
developing the appropriate competencies to work in anaesthetics, scrub and
recovery as well as progressing in your career.
Theatre
experience is desirable for this post. Anaesthetic training is desirable as the
role will require an active participation in the anaesthetic part of the
Theatre Practitioners role.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills, Ability to act
- professionally at all times
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills, Ability to act
- professionally at all times
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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
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).
