Theatre Practitioner- Maternity

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new operating theatre team for Maternity. York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust provides care to women living in and around York, North Yorkshire and the East Cost, with an increasing demand on Caesarean Sections (elective and emergency).

We are looking for experienced Scrub Practitioners to join our Maternity operating theatre team in York and Scarborough. This is a golden opportunity to work within our Maternity multidisciplinary team and have a positive impact in our community.

To be successful in your application, you will need to be able to demonstrate either 3 years' experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years' experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres.

Part time hours are available with the minimum being 23 hrs. (2 shifts per week).

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
Responsible for adhering to the NMC / ODP professional Code of Conduct.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7141630-TP-S

Job locations

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our Trust sites. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN and HCPC Registration will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in Registration details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our Trust sites. Remote interviews will not be available.

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

3 years' experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years' experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres

Desirable

Practice assessor / mentor experience
Willingness to train as a mentor

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Services within the NHS

Desirable

Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH

Behaviours

Essential

Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.

Desirable

Capable of lateral thinking
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT

skills and Attributes

Essential

Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to negotiate and problem solve.
Numeric skills and keyboard skills

Disposition

Essential

Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Committed to working with people.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
Demonstrate a commitment to self development.

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

3 years' experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years' experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres

Desirable

Practice assessor / mentor experience
Willingness to train as a mentor

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Services within the NHS

Desirable

Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH

Behaviours

Essential

Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.

Desirable

Capable of lateral thinking
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT

skills and Attributes

Essential

Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to negotiate and problem solve.
Numeric skills and keyboard skills

Disposition

Essential

Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Committed to working with people.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
Demonstrate a commitment to self development.

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.