Job summary
As a theatre team we aim to provide outstanding care to all patients requiring surgery in the East Kent Area. We provide services for elective surgery and 34-hour cover for any emergency surgery required.
The role of the Senior Theatre Practitioner is to support the Theatre Coordinators in providing outstanding and efficient care to the patients of East Kent, and to lead theatre teams to ensure the care they provide is safe and effective. We are looking to appoint Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioners to our Trauma and Orthopaedic, General Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynae teams.
Main duties of the job
To manage a complex agenda of providing hands on care as well as undertaking a leadership role on the department.
To maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in every changing environment, while continuing to develop professionally in line with the demands of a responsive service focused on the needs of patients. To provide support and assistance to the Theatre Coordinator and Matron to provide a quality service within your area, with forward thinking, autonomous practitioners, managed within the financial and organisational envelope of East Kent Hospitals NHS University Foundation Trust.
We confirm the details of the above post as presented are correct. This is a description of the duties of the post as it is at present. This is not intended to be exhaustive. The job will be reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that the duties meet the requirements of the service and to make any necessary changes.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ODP 111 / ODA C&G 752
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Preparation of mentors Or equivalent. - ODP diploma
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating
- Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation
- 2 years experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting
- Resolving user concerns effectively
- Continuous quality improvement.
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a variety if acute clinical settings
- Health and safety
Skills
Essential
- Expert scrub skills
- Communication skills
- Staff development and empowerment
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV drugs
Personal/profession attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Strategies to cope with stress/work pressures
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
Governance
Essential
- An understanding of Governance within the Nursing/ODP framework.
- Risk management Issues
- Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within Governance
Other requirements
Essential
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
- Key issues and development in nursing
- COSHH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ODP 111 / ODA C&G 752
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Preparation of mentors Or equivalent. - ODP diploma
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating
- Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation
- 2 years experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting
- Resolving user concerns effectively
- Continuous quality improvement.
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a variety if acute clinical settings
- Health and safety
Skills
Essential
- Expert scrub skills
- Communication skills
- Staff development and empowerment
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV drugs
Personal/profession attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Strategies to cope with stress/work pressures
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
Governance
Essential
- An understanding of Governance within the Nursing/ODP framework.
- Risk management Issues
- Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within Governance
Other requirements
Essential
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
- Key issues and development in nursing
- COSHH
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).
