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Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated individual Specialist Practitioner to join our friendly and professional team within the Day Surgery Unit. The post holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, and play an essential role assisting the Speciality Lead in teaching, developing and leading the perioperative team. 

This is a rare and  exciting opportunity to work at Harrogate District Hospital,  in a forward thinking, multi-speciality team that deliver high quality care to patients and focus on staff wellbeing and development to ensure staff feel valued and adequately skilled to deliver this great care.

The Day surgery theatre suite comprises of 3 elective theatres, providing high quality care to adults and children undergoing surgical procedures, Monday – Saturday.  Includes a day ward unit to facilitate day case surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care and be responsible for co-ordinating activity within the perioperative environment. They will ensure effective 
communication and the delivery of safe patient care at all times, within a professional multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will facilitate new developments and influence positive change in the clinical environment based on current evidence and research. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, who will be involved in staff recruitment, induction, personal performance reviews and absence 
management. There will be some responsibility for budgetary monitoring and resource management and to support the Speciality Lead and Matron in achieving financial balance. You will also deputise for the Speciality Lead in their absence and assist in the effective running and co-ordination of the Day Surgery Unit as a whole.

The post-holder should provide expert leadership, support and development to the multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion