About this role
Job summary
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Scrub team as a band 5 practitioner.
We are seeking either an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge or a Newly Qualified Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner looking to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.
Previous experience and knowledge is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training package with mentorship tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.
The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.
The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.
For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642854624
Main duties of the job
The role is for a scrub practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
oRegistered General Nurse or ODP Qualification oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration oDiploma or Degree in relevant qualification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
oAbility to work within a multi-professional team. oIntermediate information and technology skills. oTo ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. oReporting and processing of minor incidents and complaints. oTo act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines. oEnsure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines. oEnsure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct. oTo provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care. oEffective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience Essential
oAbility to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct. oAn awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS. oPrevious experience of working in an acute health care setting.
Personal Attributes Essential
oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession. oCaring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues. oHigh level of personal motivation. oCourage to raise concerns and challenge practice. oCommitment to the development of self and others.
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.
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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)