Theatre Nurse & Operating Department Practitioner

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Theatre Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners to join their expanding team in Kendal. This role offers the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities, providing essential care across various specialties including Orthopaedics and Urology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in theatre practice, with responsibilities including patient assessment and team leadership. Join a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre practice with a focus on Scrub or Anaesthetics.
• Knowledge of NHS structure and regulatory codes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care.
• Participate in auditing effectiveness of practice.

Skills

Patient Care Assessment

Clinical Governance

Mentoring and Teaching

Team Leadership

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Theatre Nurse & Operating Department Practitioner

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking to attract high quality Theatre Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners.

The Westmorland General Hospital Theatres in Kendal are currently being upgraded and expanding, we are looking to recruit to extend the services we provide in state of the art facilities.

We are looking for experienced theatre practitioners to work within either are Scrub or Anaesthetics and Recovery teams.

The specialities undertaken at WGH include Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, General, Breast surgery, Max-Fax, Gynae, and ENT.

• Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients’ pathway.
• Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body’s code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.
• Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.
• Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.
• Act as shift leader or manage a team in the absence of the Ward/Dept Manager.
  
  

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Murdock Job title: Clinical Theatre Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01539 715100

Jennifer Mitchell - Clinical Theatre Manager - 01539 715100

Laura Adderley - Theatre Matron - 01539 715100

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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