Job summary
A new and exciting 12 month secondment opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nurse/ODP with experience in Anaesthetics or Intensive care to apply for and become a member of the transplant retrieval team as a Retrieval Practitioner.
This role entails being a member of the Anaesthetic / Recovery department providing 24 hour service 7 days a week whilst taking an active role with the transplant team participating on an on-call rota providing organ preservation support within the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) framework .
Cardiothoracic Theatres comprises of 5 Theatres and 6 Catherization Labs.
We are a busy unit carrying out a full range of Cardiac and Thoracic procedures for adults and children. Including Transplantation we offer a friendly working environment with the opportunity to develop both clinical and professional skills necessary to provide a high quality service.
The Retrieval Practitioner role is well established within Cardiothoracic Theatres.
- Interview Date Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The role encompasses the provision of care and appropriate intervention within the organ retrieval environment and the post holder will also be required to provide skilled assistance in Anaesthetic / Recovery, during Cardiac and Thoracic surgery for both adults and children.The DRP will be an integral part of the team supporting the directorate in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda and will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed and that service developments or change are implemented when necessary. Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS. Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate and quality and safety will be your priority.You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines an Retrieval Practitioner as a qualified nurse / ODP where the primary purpose of role is to form part of the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). This is a national service directly responsible to its commissioners (NHS Blood and Transplant) providing specialist organ procurement and organ preservation services.
- The post holder will provide organ preservation support within the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) team. This will include, but not limited to the retrieval of the following organs: Heart/Lungs/Associate tissues and vessels
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-operative environment.
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for team lead in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
- May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines an Retrieval Practitioner as a qualified nurse / ODP where the primary purpose of role is to form part of the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). This is a national service directly responsible to its commissioners (NHS Blood and Transplant) providing specialist organ procurement and organ preservation services.
- The post holder will provide organ preservation support within the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) team. This will include, but not limited to the retrieval of the following organs: Heart/Lungs/Associate tissues and vessels
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-operative environment.
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for team lead in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
- May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and maintenance of compliance in line with NHSBT recommendations
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
SKILLS
Essential
- Intravenous drug administration
- IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- Other relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
- Good IT skills
- Evidence of good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Effective organisation and time management skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience in speciality
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
- Evidence of completion of retrieval training leading to certificate of competence from NHSBT and inclusion in register of competent practitioners
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and maintenance of compliance in line with NHSBT recommendations
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
SKILLS
Essential
- Intravenous drug administration
- IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- Other relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
- Good IT skills
- Evidence of good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Effective organisation and time management skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience in speciality
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
- Evidence of completion of retrieval training leading to certificate of competence from NHSBT and inclusion in register of competent practitioners
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
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).
