The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Theatres Registered Nurse / ODP - Surgical Hub

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Job summary

Are you an RN or ODP ready to take on a new challenge and immerse yourself in new ways of working within the theatre environment? Maybe this role in the surgical hub is for you!

Following a successful bid for Government funding, building works are underway for the all-new Surgical, Diagnostic and Treatment Hub

The build will provide 2 theatres for day case operating under general anaesthetic, 4 major treatment rooms for minor operations under local anaesthetic, and 10 outpatient clinic rooms for assessment and diagnosis of patients.

The hub will focus on the provision of high volume, low complexity procedures only, from within the following surgical specialties Plastics, OMFS, Gynaecology, Pain Management, Urology, Colorectal, General surgery and Upper GI.

The development of this new, elective care hub promises a number of key benefits to both staff and patients alike. Benefits include the ability to provide increased access to healthcare services improving overall experience, increased staff wellbeing, training and development opportunities. The hub is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024, with elective activity commencing soon afterwards in early 2025. A full training package and induction will be provided to successful candidates.

Please be aware, the job advert may close early depending on interest.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to be participate in the development and delivery of a of a brand new team and service. They must demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, adapt to change and new ways of working.

Candidates must have the ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrate good listening skills and be able to work effectively as part of team. They must be able to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.

The successful candidate must maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives, they must have an understanding of working under pressure and with high volume low complexity patients.

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake individual performance reviews as part of their own learning and development needs and to ensure the needs of the service are being met.

Candidates must be able to provide assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients whilst in the operating theatre environment and post operatively in recovery. As experience progresses the candidate must demonstrate ability to provide care for level 1 and 2 patients.

The successful candidates will be expected to be flexible, and work within all areas / roles of the surgical hub after training has been provided, including as a; Scrub Person, Anaesthetic Assistant, Recovery Person, Circulating Person and Escort Person.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG3996

Job locations

Dewsbury & District Hospital

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

A commitment to patient centred values.
Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients, carers and staff.
Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Act as a positive ambassador for the trust.
Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and NMC/HPC guidelines.
Comply with trust policies and requirements and undertake duties in accordance with the most recent NMC/HPC Codes of Professional Conduct.
Maintain clear, accurate, legible and up to date trust documentation that provides an accurate record of perioperative care delivered in accordance with the most recent NMC/HPC standards for record keeping.
Maintain confidentiality of trust and patient information.
Comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott recommendations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A commitment to patient centred values.
Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients, carers and staff.
Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Act as a positive ambassador for the trust.
Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and NMC/HPC guidelines.
Comply with trust policies and requirements and undertake duties in accordance with the most recent NMC/HPC Codes of Professional Conduct.
Maintain clear, accurate, legible and up to date trust documentation that provides an accurate record of perioperative care delivered in accordance with the most recent NMC/HPC standards for record keeping.
Maintain confidentiality of trust and patient information.
Comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott recommendations.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience within theatre setting

Qualifications

Essential

RGN/RODP
Willingness to undertake mentorship / assessor qualification.

Desirable

Mentorship / Assessor Qualification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Able to work within the perioperative team, organising and prioritising own and others workload
Commitment to training

Desirable

Involvement in the training and development of others

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

Essential knowledge of your own speciality and current issues in health care
Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice
Continued professional development
Awareness of own limitations

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective problem solving and organisational skills
An understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop self and team members

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience within theatre setting

Qualifications

Essential

RGN/RODP
Willingness to undertake mentorship / assessor qualification.

Desirable

Mentorship / Assessor Qualification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Able to work within the perioperative team, organising and prioritising own and others workload
Commitment to training

Desirable

Involvement in the training and development of others

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

Essential knowledge of your own speciality and current issues in health care
Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice
Continued professional development
Awareness of own limitations

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective problem solving and organisational skills
An understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop self and team members

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Dewsbury & District Hospital

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Dewsbury & District Hospital

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)