About this role
Job summary
If you are passionate about healthcare and want to join a like-minded team, then look no further.
St Josephs Independent Hospital has an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic and motivated practitioners with a passion for Orthopaedics to join our Theatre department.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will meet our organisational values, be flexible and approachable, who works collaboratively and efficiently, striving to positively contribute their knowledge and personality to the department and wider organisation.
What you need to know (essential/desirable criteria)
Essential
Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice
NMC/HCPC registration
Experience in working in a similar role with a focus on orthopaedics.
Good attention to detail with a passion for your own professional development
Can work as a team player and on own initiative
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of varied specialities
Open to learning new scrub skills across different surgical specialities
About us
At St Josephs Hospital, were more than a healthcare provider, were a community of dedicated people working together to make a real difference in the lives of others. Whether youre delivering care on the front line, supporting services behind the scenes, or leading innovation, every role contributes to our shared purpose.
Our values guide everything we do, how we care for patients, support our colleagues, and shape the future of our organisation.
Together, were shaping a future where everyone can thrive, our patients, our staff, and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate perioperative care and ensure high levels of quality, patient dignity and the safe progression of surgical lists. The successful postholder will be prepared to work across a number of specialities such as Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery and be willing to undertake competencies in other areas or develop skills as required. The post holder will work closely with senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of clinical practice.
As a member of the Theatre team the post holder will ensure that all tasks, checks and procedures are carried out in line with national and professional standards, as well as organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities
In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include relevant assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Hospital & Departmental policies.
Ensure high standards of infection control, aseptic technique and overall cleanliness within practices and the department.
Ensure that theatre documentation is highly accurate and maintained to high standard (including electronic records).
Participate in the collection of audit data as required and use findings to contribute to the improvement of patient care.
In conjunction with their team contribute to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient care.
Provide a holistic approach to patient care and maintain excellent clinical standards of practice. Within the ethos of the department using research and evidence-based practice.
Set goals and benchmark standards of care within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
To actively participate in the Hospitals framework of clinical governance within the department area, including reporting of incidents and adverse events.
Identify and report clinical risks and report to the departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Hospital risk management policy.
To take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.
Participate in the organisations appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their team lead on a regular basis.
Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice and NMC / HCPC guidelines.
To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the theatre team.
Additional Information
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the hospitals Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the hospital on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities but represents the current key areas of work. There will be additional duties and responsibilities implicit within the role.
The post holders duties will at all times, be carried out in compliance with Hospital policies and procedures. In particular, the post holder will act in accordance with the Equal Opportunities, Grievance, Disciplinary and Health & Safety Policies, as well as dealing with complaints, confidentiality and quality matters.
Staff may be required to work in any department to meet the needs of the service, with potentially variable patterns of work that may include weekend working.
The post-holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and ensure compliance with associated legislative and Hospital policy.
Commitment to upholding your professional code of conduct and organisational values.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC
Experience Essential
Experience working within the Operating Department and demonstrable competency in chosen theatre discipline
Skills and Attributes Essential
Communication & relationship skills: Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Healthcare Team. Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams. Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication Knowledge, training & experience: Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate Analytical & judgmental skills: Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision. Has an understanding of clinical governance Planning & organisational skills: Planning and organisation of a number of straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing Physical skills: Physically able to perform the requirements of the role. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity and accuracy important/precision, hand/eye coordination Responsibilities for patient care: Plans, implements and evaluates individual programmes of care, seeking the advice of others where necessary. Consults liaises and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team Responsibilities for policy & service development: Works to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Suggests changes if appropriate within context of own role Responsibilities for financial and physical resources: Understands personal responsibility for the effective management of resources and safe use of equipment. Ensures maintenance of equipment and takes responsibility of appropriate safe handling and storage of patient personal possessions Responsibilities for human resources: Provides advice, support and day-today supervision to junior members of the team and students Responsibilities for information services: Accurately maintains patient records, records own data, and have an awareness of data protection and Caldicott issues. Basic IT skills to enable input of data Responsibilities for research & development: Participates in audits in own clinical area, and use results of research to inform own clinical practice Freedom to act: Understands and works within codes of conduct and practice. Uses own initiative within established procedures taking responsibility for own actions. Is accountable for the actions of non-registered members of the team. Acts as an advocate for patients where necessary Physical effort: Physically able to undertake the ongoing requirements of the role. Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position/frequent moderate effort for several short periods Mental effort: Required to concentrate in routine and occasionally unpredictable work situations Emotional effort: Displays exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times. Has the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances Working conditions: Works in an environment where there is exposure to unpleasant working conditions and hazards
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 St Joseph’s Hospital
Address Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stjosephshospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)