About this role
Job summary
Dual Role Practitioner - Day Surgery & Theatres
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Day Surgery and Main Theatres Service, which now works as a single, integrated team across Basildon and Orsett Hospitals.
The service is dynamic and varied, with a busy inpatient block comprising 7 theatres, 5 day stay unit theatres, 2 maternity theatres, and an ECT suite. We provide care 24/7, supporting a wide range of specialties - with all disciplines other than neurology carried out at Basildon Hospital.
Day Surgery is a completely nurse-led service in areas such as pre-assessment and discharge. We care for adults, paediatric, and patients with additional needs, with facilities for overnight stays at Basildon. Orsett operates as a stand-alone unit, offering safe, effective, and streamlined care without inpatient facilities.
As a Dual Role Practitioner, you will play a key role across both areas, delivering safe, compassionate, and individualised care to patients at every stage of their pathway. You will ensure dignity, privacy, and respect are always upheld, while working collaboratively within a skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse surgical setting, supported by colleagues who are committed to professional growth, teamwork, and delivering outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
Ensure good communication exists between all professionals and promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices.
Communicate with the Theatre Coordinator (session manager), theatre practitioners, surgeons and anaesthetists (when appropriate) to achieve efficient and safe use of theatres in and out of hours.
Follow guidelines in maintaining patient's notes and documentation. Develop and maintain excellent communication skills for dealing with distressed patients.
Establish and maintain good communication with the department's administrative, housekeeping, and domestic staff.
Report all accidents, hazards, incidents, and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them if required.
Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed
Promote, develop, and maintain a culture within the unit, collaborating with the team leaders / leads which challenges and questions practice and promotes the quality of thinking amongst practitioners.
Have effective and supportive communication with all patient groups.
Promote and adhere to patient confidentiality in line with Trust policies and national guidelines and legislation
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse.
Desirable
Practice supervisor/practice assessor certificate ARU Certification Master Degree
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Previous experience of working within speciality Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment Good Anatomy and physiology knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)