Theatre Practitioner Band 5 – Robotic, Laparoscopic & Open Surgery

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic, experienced band 5 theatre practitioners to join our busy theatres, performing open and laparoscopic surgery and contributing to our robotic programme.

The post holder will provide autonomous, evidence-based peri-operative care, assess needs, plan care, and supervise junior staff when required. You will rotate across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery, and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/HCPC Register.
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC.
• Experience in an acute/NHS care setting and working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan peri-operative care.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based peri-operative care.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate non-medical workforce as required.
• Rotate between anaesthetics, scrub and recovery and participate in on-call duties.

Education

NMC/HCPC registered

Job description

Job Summary

I am looking for enthusiastic, experienced band 5 theatre practitioners to join our team who want to work in busy theatres, we perform open, laparoscopic/video assisted surgery and have a well established robotic surgery programme.

Job Summary

I am looking for enthusiastic, experienced band 5 theatre practitioners to join our team who want to work in busy theatres, we perform open, laparoscopic/video assisted surgery and have a well established robotic surgery programme.

The post holder will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person centred evidence based care that respects and maintains dignity and human rights. The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of peri-operative care, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for non-medical staff supervision and coordination within the practice setting which includes supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity. They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees, agencies, service users, their carers and families. The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work based training associated with their role.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post holder will work according to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines, independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

The post holder must use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.

To achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice.

To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.

As required on a shift by shift basis take charge of the non-medical workforce / coordination within an operating theatre/ practice setting as required.

To assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager. This may include representing your theatre/theatre cluster at meetings, link practitioner responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered practitioners and students.

Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative framework to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained at the highest level.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Main Duties Continued: Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description

To delegate and supervise the work of other staff registered, unregistered and students. To undertake supervision, teaching, mentorship and assessment of junior staff to agreed levels of skill competence.

Staff will be expected to rotate between practice setting which will include difference specialities and areas of practice including anaesthetics, scrub and recovery and participate in on call duties.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/HCPC Register
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous/recent experience of working in an acute / NHS care setting (can include student/ trainee placements within the last 12 months)
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post of on going professional development/competence.
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating others within a team/providing supervision to others
• Can articulate willingness & demonstrate knowledge in relation to student supervision and assessment
• (Can include experience as student Nurse registered nurse for newly qualified applicants)
• Understanding and knowledge of the NMC/HCPC code of conduct
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context in relation to the role
• Can demonstrate an understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity and how this related to the role
• Awareness of health and safety issues
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a theatres environment pre or post registration
  
  

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Samantha Sheppard

[e-mail]

01213712889

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1104011

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

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