Job Summary
This job is specifically for newly qualified staff who will join the preceptee rotational programme within theatres.
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
This job is designed for newly qualified staff, and it will incorporate a rotational programme within theatres. The post holder will be rotated into 3 different specialities within theatres, one of which will be recovery.
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
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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 0n-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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Caring and approachable
- Punctual, reliable
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours, public holidays and on call where required.
- The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy them to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
- Ability to travel to all hospital sites as required by the role.
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
Siobhan Bone
[email protected]01213712773
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
304-1100409
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
Band 5 Theatre Practitioner JD PS .pdf – 484KB Opens in a new window