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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekdays, weekends, twilight and on call, night shifts, bank holidays.)
Job ref
220-WHT-2165
Employer
Whittington Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whittington Health
Town
London
Salary
£42,471 - £50,364 per annum inclusive of HCAs
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/05/2024 23:59

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Band 6 Operating Theatre Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Covid-19 Vaccination 

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support  staff to get  COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. 

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Whittington Health NHS Trust.

For our current apprenticeship vacancies, please go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and use Keyword ‘Whittington’

By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

 


 

Job overview

  • The post holder will be responsible for the routine daily planning and organisation of the allocated theatre, for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the department’s administration as required.
  • The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
  • The post holder will be a qualified nurse/ODP and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/AODP with an up to date PIN number.
  • The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and will be required to demonstrate procedures to, and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
  • The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.
  • The post holder will undertake rotation across the specialities to cover the service where acquired skills allow.

It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry our all of the duties listed in the main duty section below. The duties will vary from speciality to speciality and they may carry out other similar duties in support of the theatre environment that are not listed. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training.

 

Main duties of the job

Exercise professional accountability as guided by the NMC Code of Conduct (nurses)/ Association of Operating Practitioners Scope of Practice/Code of Conduct.

Act as an effective role model.

Ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed.

Take charge of the theatre room in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

Assist in maintaining the correct environment for teaching junior nurses, trainee ODP’s and learner nurses and be aware of post registration course requirements.

Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing/ODP care set for the department.

Providing assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.  Acting as member of the surgical scrub team either as a scrub or circulating practitioner (Theatre nurse/ODP)

Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.  This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to, for example, infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs

A more detailed duties and responsibilities are on the Job Description

 

Working for our organisation

The Whittington Hospital has been rated twentieth in the second annual Healthcare 100 awards, which recognises top employers in healthcare.

We pride ourselves in forward thinking and encouraging our staff to develop by extending the role of the theatre practitioner. If you are an experienced Theatre Nurse, we are offering a Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner position within our busy suites. We have  6 Main Theatres and 4 Day Treatment Centre Theatres specialising in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Bariatric, General, Colorectal, Breast  surgery, Urology, Vascular, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

You will need to deliver a holistic care approach that is current, evidence based and effective. You must have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that you contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.

We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities for you to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme.

To be a fit for this role, you must hold the appropriate qualifications as current registered practitioner RGN/ODP and has demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development. You must hold an Advance Theatre Practitioner and a Mentorship course.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A detailed Job Description and Person Specification are attached to guide applicants and recruitment team with the longlisting and shortlisting of candidates.

Person specification

Education / Qualification

Essential criteria
  • • RGN/RN or Diploma / Degree in Operating Department Practitioner
  • • Proof of Registration with NMC (nurses)/ Health & Care Professions Council (ODP’s)
  • • Essential to have undertaken a mentorship course.
  • • Relevant experience working within theatres as a scrub practitioner.
Desirable criteria
  • • ENB 998 or recognised equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • • Able to work without clinical supervision.
  • • Ability to line manage staff in the absence of line manager.
  • • Essential leadership role skills. • Able to work as a team member
  • • Able to manage learners
  • • Good verbal and written communication skills • Prioritisation skills
Desirable criteria
  • • Competence on a range of skills and any additional training undertaken.
  • • Good knowledge of all specialties

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • • NMC Code of Professional Conduct/ HCPC.
  • • Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
  • • Equal Opportunities • Data Protection • Infection control regulations • Risk management
  • • Current nursing/operating department research and developments
  • • Evidence based practice in theatres • Knowledge of audit process
Desirable criteria
  • • Current NHS issues

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • • Professional manner
  • • Good communication skills with patients and colleagues of all disciplines
  • • Flexible and willing to rotate to all areas • Flexible to meet the changing needs of the service
  • • Able to work under pressure • Able to deal with stress
  • • Good attendance record
Desirable criteria
  • • Enthusiastic and motivated

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident leaderInvestors in PeopleImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident committed

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ruel Ordonio
Job title
Charge Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02072885400