Job summary To assess, plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care, in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient's needs, maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care.
Provide individualised care, acting as the patient's advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment, within agreed policies and procedures.Demonstrate leadership that will encourage and promote effective teamwork, provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care, whilst actively supporting and when required deputising for the Lead practitioner in the management of the healthcare environment.Support innovative clinical practice, and contribute to implementing nursing policies based on National and local strategies for health care.
Main duties of the job University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's Women and Children's Theatres at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with a high level of professionalism to help develop our wide ranging Theatre service.Within our Theatres we cover all Gynae, Obstetric and Breast surgery.
In our Children's Theatres we cover 10 specialities including General, Orthopaedic, Ent, Dental, Hands, OMF, Ophthalmic, MRI, Endoscopy and Recovery .The successful candidate will be expected to contribute clinically and managerially across the Women's and Children's Theatre Suite consisting of 2 Gynae , 1 Elective Obstetric, 2 Obstetric , 1 Breast and 2 Paediatric theatres.
The successful candidate will also either be qualified as a cell salvage operator or would be expected to have the request for the training on their PDP.The successful candidate will be an integral part of the MDT and should have considerable theatre experience, be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and support junior staff.
You must show enthusiastic leadership skills and the ability to act as a Line Manager.Closing date of applications: 25th November 2024Interview date: 09th December 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable theatre experience Desirable Experience in Women's and children's theatre speciality Registration Essential NMC or ODP Registration Qualification Essential Teaching qualification/mentorship Desirable Evidence of working in a link role Commitment Essential Flexiable and adaptable to the service Desirable cell salvage operator Communication Essential Ability to maintain and establish relationships in team Demonstrates ability to work effectively with patients and MDT Desirable Understands barriers to communication Able to persuade and negotiate Analytical skills Essential Demonstrates problem solving skills Desirable Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations Planning and Organisation Essential Able to plan and organise own time and others Able to prioritse Desirable Demonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment Patient Care Essential Enthusiasm for providing high quality patient care Desirable Recognises the importance of MDT