Theatre Practitioner - Peterborough
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Peterborough City Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within General Surgery, Urology and Emergency surgery . Theatre experience would be desirable but not essential. We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence based care.
Main duties of the job
This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment. To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliver safe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.
We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can do attitude is essential. There are 18 theatres in PCH providing a range of specialities, Emergencies, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal & upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and
Qualifications · Essential
Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
998, Mentorship or equivalent Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care Key
Skills · Essential
IT skills Competence in a range of Scrub & Circulating clinical skills Good Customer Care skills Good verbal and written communication skills Able to work under pressure in adverse situations Able to identify problems and report faults and recommend solutions
Desirable
Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730
Experience · Essential
Able to work effectively as a team member Able to cope well with change
Desirable
Aware of broader issues within Health Care and NHS
Knowledge · Essential
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Committed to life long learning Aware of importance of risk management Aware of patients needs intraoperatively
Desirable
Ability to interpret data/audit 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.
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).
