About this role
Job summary
Rugby Theatres has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Theatre Practitioner with extensive Orthopaedic Experience . We are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on the Role of Clinical Lead for Robotic Surgery . In addition to this you will work alongside the existing Senior Clinical Band 6 to support the Primary Hip and Knee and Revision service .
Excellent communication skills, experience in the Team Lead role and being able to demonstrate strong Leadership skills are essential . There is an expectation that ongoing support ,training, and the development of the team you lead is a key part of the role .
The service is busy and fast paced and is continuing to expand and develop. We are looking for an individual who is responsive , can work calmly and efficiently and inspire the team to provide the highest standards of safety and care.
Support will be given to help further develop clinical and leadership skills.
As a provider of patient-centred care, we are passionate about delivering excellent care to our local and extended population in the acute environment and in recent years, our theatres have achieved large gains in productivity and efficiency through improved capacity management and real-time tracking of theatre activity.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centred care. The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients. The practitioner will provide clinical leadership for a specified theatre / specialist area and deputise in the absence of the band 7 Clinical Lead. The practitioner will be required to weekends as service dedicates. The practitioner will become proficient in rostering and absence management. You will carry out a wide range of theatre duties at the direction of senior staff. You will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills. Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery. Maintain health, safety, and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures. Store, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients, and monitor the effects of drugs on patients in line with Trust policies. Prepare, monitor, and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty. Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures. Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies. Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures. Maintain accurate & legible records of care.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma) oAppropriate professional registration oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development oTeaching or Mentoring & Assessing qualification.
Desirable
oDegree in relevant subject or willingness to undertake.
Experience Essential
oProfessional clinical experience in appropriate specialities oAbility to deal with difficult/sensitive situations. oAbility to successfully manage people and change. oI.T. competent oEvidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
oManagerial experience oDual trained or willing to work towards
Knowledge Essential
oAbility to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
oA sound knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS.
Skills Essential
oAble to support senior staff with budget management. oBe patient focused. oHave excellent communication skills. oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions. oAble to analyse problems and implement effective and appropriate solutions. oBe committed to clinical supervision and staff development.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 (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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road
Coventry
CV22 5PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)