Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite
applications for the position of Theatre Practitioner for scrub for our site at
the University Hospital of North Durham. We currently have both substantive and
bank posts available.
The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest
asset our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce have
provided has been second to none and here at CDDFT we are extremely proud of
them.
We care for our colleagues, and as a modern day employer in
the NHS we realise that prospective employees can choose where they wish to
work. That is why in our opinion, the health and wellbeing support we offer our
staff is second to none.
Our Theatre team are friendly and supportive,
encouraging professional development to enhance skills and professional
competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with
the Theatre Management team, support the staff members to identify and realise
areas for career progression, both on an individual basis and also as a team
approach to achieving their highest potential.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the monitoring of standards of assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Participate in direct care needs of patients, providing
expert knowledge of all clinical specialities and acting as a role model.
Participate in audit and monitoring accurate documentation
in accordance with Trust policy, NMC and HPC guidelines.
Be competent in facilitating an emergency service covering
all specialties provided within the department, during elective and non
elective periods
Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with
Trust Policy, and NMC and HPC guidelines.
Ensure that all procedures and techniques are carried out
in accordance with local competencies and agreed policies and standards.
Ensure rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient
are protected at all times.
Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to
his/her care, treatment and welfare.
Checking on departmental cleanliness and where
necessary assisting other members of the team in the preparation, clearing and
cleaning of the operating suite and equipment before, during and after
operating
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide patient care within the perioperative environment
and act as a skilled member of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess care needs, develop programmes of care and
implement and evaluate these programmes of care, carrying out all relevant
forms of peri-operative patient care without direct supervision over a 24 hour
period, caring for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing routine and
emergency surgery.
The post carries a regular commitment to rotational night
duty and out-of-hours work, however this is not a requirement for individuals
starting on a training programme.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
To provide perioperative care within the theatre
environment, across the range of specialities offered by the Trust.
The care to be delivered in line with both local and
national policies, procedures and guidelines.
TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK
Patients, public and staff have helped develop the Trusts
Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should
underpin everything it does. The NHS values provide common ground for
co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. The post
holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts
Behaviours Framework:
Working together for patients
Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve
patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and
outside the NHS. We speak up when things
go wrong.
Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient,
their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their
aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities,
needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in
us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care
safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.
Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care
we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain,
distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing
and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit
of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left
behind. All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health
and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of
Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and
commitment.
Duty of Candour
All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty
of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or
may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information
has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision
has been made
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Existing experience as a scrub practitioner.
Desirable
- Scrub or Anaesthetic Recovery experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner
- Scrub experience
Desirable
- Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards
- Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Specific skills relevant to area of practice
- Recruitment and selection skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW