Job summary
To maintain a high standard of evidence based patient care under the direction of the team leader.

To work within the standards set by the department, the Trust and the appropriate Regulatory Body

To work as a competent member of the multidisciplinary theatre team, taking every opportunity to extend knowledge and skills

To provide care to patients in Main Theatre and Day Surgery setting

Main duties of the job
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and within limits of competence

With appropriate training and supervision, undertake a full range of theatre duties in the anaesthetic / surgical / recovery role

Ensure that patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and comfort are paramount.

Ensure patients' rights are respected and act as their advocate when needed

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties of role.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register or HCPC Professional Registrant
• ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP

Desirable

• ENB 998 or C&G 730
• A1 Assessors award
• ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
• Preparation for Mentorship
• Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment
• Experience of staff supervision and training

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
• Organisational skills
• Supervisory skills
• Decision making & planning
• IT skills

Desirable

• Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area
• Evidence of professional development in last 12 months

Personal qualities
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours/duties
• Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
• Act as role model
• Understand the concept of team work
• Occupational health clearance to carry out role

Desirable

• Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).