Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse / ODP to join our busy Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Theatres at Castle Hill Hospital.
We are a happy team working over 3 operating theatres and cover a wide range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including robotic surgery and TAVI/cardiology
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn, dedicated, motivated, and possess high standards of care.
A flexible attitude to work is required together with an excellent level of communication essential!
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
A vacancy has arisen in the Cardiac and Thoracic Theatres within Castle Hill Hospital.
We would like to invite applications from practitioners who wish to work in this busy, exciting area. Experience in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery is desirable but not essential as a comprehensive training package is available with a period of supernumerary status.
We require highly motivated, flexible, hardworking individuals, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to adapt well to change, participate in theatre audit and work effectively as part of a well-established team is essential.
The service currently covers Monday to Friday, our working hours are between 7.30am and 6.00 pm. Staff will be expected to participate in an on call rota covering a 24/7 emergency out of hours service.
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 - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group 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 Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
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 Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
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 and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice
- Ability to work effectively within perioperative team.
- Can demonstrate they are a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
- Flexibility towards work and working hours relating to service demands.
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a friendly, caring, safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to undertake further academic study.
- Dual role - scrub & anaesthetics
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Numeric skills and computer skills
- Full UK driving license
- Prior theatre experience
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Be a punctual, enthusiastic, positive change agent
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice
- Ability to work effectively within perioperative team.
- Can demonstrate they are a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
- Flexibility towards work and working hours relating to service demands.
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a friendly, caring, safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to undertake further academic study.
- Dual role - scrub & anaesthetics
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Numeric skills and computer skills
- Full UK driving license
- Prior theatre experience
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Be a punctual, enthusiastic, positive change agent
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice
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).
