Theatre Practitioner - Peterborough

Job description

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 description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
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

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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