About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) for Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to join our Theatre team. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to work within our busy theatre complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new Practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for both newly qualified and experienced applicants. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working as part of a close-knit team, and are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care across anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery, working alongside Surgeons, Anaesthetists, and Theatre staff to provide the very best experience for our Patients.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high quality evidence-based care with attention to Patient experience. To be responsible for the assessment, planning and reviewing of care throughout the operating list. You will develop and demonstrate effective leadership qualities using excellent interpersonal skills when working in the multi-disciplinary team. You will maintain a safe environment through developing and maintaining skills in the use of surgical equipment/instrumentation according to manufacturers' instructions and Trust policies. You will share your knowledge and skills through mentorship, supervision and teaching where applicable. Demonstrate personal responsibility towards professional learning keeping up to date with training and adhering to Trust guidelines and policies. You will demonstrate an awareness of the Trust's recovery plan and an understanding of list productivity, efficiency and planning. You will have good IT skills and demonstrate accurate record keeping. The successful applicant will work within the theatres team in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery. There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration or soon to qualify Registered Nurse with current NMC registration & Anaesthetic course Relevant post registration qualifications
Desirable
Mentorship qualification Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge Essential
Understands the concepts of clinical governance. Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management. Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda. Knowledge of NHS agendas and application to role. NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct. Ability to work within a team. Able to use own initiative and meet deadlines.
Experience Essential
Must be a qualified practitioner, successfully completing our in-house the competency package Experience working within an operating theatre
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)