About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to be part of something exceptional?
We are seeking passionate, motivated Band 6 Practitioners to join our expanding perioperative teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, including working in our brand-new, state-of-the-art operating theatres within the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). The CASIC center is due to open this summer and we are recruiting.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation while also gaining a wide range of experience across our established main theatres, day surgery unit, and other clinical areas. We are looking for flexible practitioners who thrive in a varied and dynamic working environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will:
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of surgical specialties including Robotic, Gynae-Urology, Maxillo-facial, ENT, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and General Surgery. Be supported in your professional development and career progression Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and excellence To assist the theatre management team in leading the theatre team in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focussed.
To act as a role model to less experienced staff, ensuring appropriate care of the perioperative patient is planned, implemented and evaluated.
To support the theatre management team in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the FULL job description & person specification attached for further details
Whether you are newly qualified or looking to broaden your experience, we offer a supportive environment with excellent learning opportunities.
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of surgical services at Royal Surrey
Clinical To provide specialist high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times. Uses advanced clinical judgement to assess complex situations, identify risks andimplement appropriate, timely actions to ensure safe and effective patient care. To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists andanticipated workload. Acts as a skilled patient advocate, providing advanced psychological and emotionalsupport during high-anxiety situations such as the anaesthetic room or local anaestheticprocedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Operating Theatre experience with knowledge of the specialty applied for (if relevant) Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of NHS, AfPP and NICE,guidelines. Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered preexisting patient conditions. CPD - evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse - with current UK NMC Registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner - with current UK HCPC Registration Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
Desirable
Management Course Practice Assessor or equivalent mentorship qualification
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Rd
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)