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 of the job

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job responsibilities
Delegate and supervise the work of other staff registered, unregistered and students. Undertake supervision, teaching, mentorship and assessment of junior staff to agreed levels of skill competence.

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

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Adult Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/HCPC Register
• Essential: 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)
• Essential: Evidence of achievements and career development in current post of ongoing professional development/competence.
• Essential: Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating others within a team/providing supervision to others
• Essential: Can articulate willingness and demonstrate knowledge in relation to student supervision and assessment
• Essential: Can include experience as student nurse or registered nurse for newly qualified applicants
• Essential: Understanding and knowledge of the NMC/HCPC code of conduct
• Essential: Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context in relation to the role
• Essential: Can demonstrate an understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity and how this relates to the role
• Essential: Awareness of health and safety issues
• Desirable: Previous experience working in a theatres environment pre or post registration

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact: Samantha Sheppard, Hiring Manager, samantha.sheppard@uhb.nhs.uk, 01213712889

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.