About this role
Job summary
To maintain a high standard of evidence based patient care under the direction of the team leader.
To work within the standards set by the department, the Trust and the appropriate Regulatory Body
To work as a competent member of the multidisciplinary theatre team, taking every opportunity to extend knowledge and skills
To provide care to patients in Main Theatre and Day Surgery setting
Main duties of the job
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and within limits of competence
With appropriate training and supervision, undertake a full range of theatre duties in the anaesthetic / surgical / recovery role
Ensure that patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and comfort are paramount.
Ensure patients' rights are respected and act as their advocate when needed
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties of role.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register or HCPC Professional Registrant ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
Desirable
ENB 998 or C&G 730 A1 Assessors award ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent Preparation for Mentorship Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and knowledge Essential
Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite
Desirable
Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills and abilities Essential
Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality Organisational skills Supervisory skills Decision making & planning IT skills
Desirable
Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal qualities Essential
Good communication skills Flexible approach to working hours/duties Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives. Act as role model Understand the concept of team work Occupational health clearance to carry out role
Desirable
Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)