Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced appropriately qualified Senior Theatre Practitioner to work in a busy and developing Theatre Environment within Ophthalmology.
To take on this post you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking, flexible and a team player.
Informal discussions are welcomed.
Please contact Debra Barker Senior Sister for Ophthalmology Theatres
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting the effective running of the department, providing clinical leadership and managerial support in the absence of the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, working as a highly skilled member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, practising a high standard of clinical care and being key to improving the patient's experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop their skill set in specific Ophthalmic Procedures to facilitate the throughput of Ophthalmic Surgical Patients. They will also play a key role in maintaining Anaesthetic continuity within the Department. Full training and support will be provided by our experienced team of Ophthalmic Consultants alongside members of the Trust Anaesthetic Team.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Eye hospital is based in the campus of the Hull Royal Infirmary site. Since it was built in 2002, the Eye Hospital has continued to have significant investment and now offers integrated outpatient and inpatient facilities.
The Ophthalmic Theatre Department consists of Three Modern Operating Theatres Supported by an 8 bay Recovery Department. The Department also boasts a new Refractive Suite which is situated within the Day case Area. The majority of the many Surgical Operations performed within the Department are Day case procedures, covering many specialisms within this complex Speciality.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership Course
- ILS / ALS Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a Qualified ODP within a Critical Care setting, demonstrating supervision of junior staff
- Portfolio of Clinical Experience
- Experience of Change Management
Desirable
- Ability to lead a development
Skills Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team both verbal and non verbal
- Can demonstrate initiative to plan future career development and has an awareness of clinical governance and benchmarking
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to mentor / preceptor junior members of staff
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and evidence of sound decision making
- Proven ability to work within a team with motivation to promote change
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to work flexibly
- Must be willing to work across site and unsocial hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership Course
- ILS / ALS Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a Qualified ODP within a Critical Care setting, demonstrating supervision of junior staff
- Portfolio of Clinical Experience
- Experience of Change Management
Desirable
- Ability to lead a development
Skills Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team both verbal and non verbal
- Can demonstrate initiative to plan future career development and has an awareness of clinical governance and benchmarking
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to mentor / preceptor junior members of staff
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and evidence of sound decision making
- Proven ability to work within a team with motivation to promote change
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to work flexibly
- Must be willing to work across site and unsocial hours.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital
Fountain Street, Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
