Job summary
We are a forward thinking organisation and are looking to recruit a number of Theatre Practitioners who are highly motivated and open to change. This post is suitable for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, who is skilled scrub theatre practice and the associated duties working within the surgical theatres at Jersey General Hospital.
Our theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery elective and Trauma, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Urology, ENT & Max Fax, Vascular, Ophthalmic, Dental including. We also provide 24 hour emergency cover for the island and its residents. We have eight surgical theatres, two of which are dedicated day surgery and a minor operations unit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be accountable, expected to work within a multi-professional team, liaising with and providing high quality care for patients. You will need to possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to promote a learning environment. To adhere to and practice within the NMC/ HCPC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure adherence to agreed local, organisational and national policies. The positions available are within scrub and circulating duties. Some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekends, nights and unsocial hours.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast
of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is
easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily
flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society,
miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance,
a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers
and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290,
which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare
services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not
available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community
Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an
added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients
within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be
required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence
The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by
consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality
patient care.
The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills
in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.
The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical
area.
The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role
model in terms of own care delivery.
The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in
accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an
independent supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.
The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and
will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.
The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or
families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding
polices and procedures
The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient
information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients
within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be
required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence
The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by
consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality
patient care.
The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills
in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.
The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical
area.
The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role
model in terms of own care delivery.
The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in
accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an
independent supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.
The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and
will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.
The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or
families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding
polices and procedures
The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient
information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- * 2 years post qualifying experience
Desirable
- The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code / HCPC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
Experience
Desirable
- The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.
- The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.
- The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- * 2 years post qualifying experience
Desirable
- The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code / HCPC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
Experience
Desirable
- The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.
- The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.
- The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
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).