Theatres at County consists of a suite of 7 theatres, a modular unit and an ambulatory unit which cover many different specialities. Working days Monday to Saturday for elective theatres with 24hr cover for anaesthetic support.
We require enthusiastic and flexible Band 5's Theatre Practitioners to join our team in theatres at County Hospital.
Previous experience in theatres (e.g. Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynae and Urology) would be an advantage but not essential. A genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery is required. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Teams interviews will not be given for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post will predominantly be based in the Theatre Department at the County Hospital including the modular unit and the ambulatory unit; however, there may be a requirement to work in other clinical areas of the Trust including the Royal Stoke Hospital.
Main duties include:
The assessment of patient needs, the development of programs of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs. Carry out all relevant forms of care. Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department environment and continue to develop enhanced surgical, anaesthetic, or recovery skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence. Supervise and educate junior colleagues. Act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers. Take charge of a specific theatre when rostered and assessed to be competent. Present a positive, professional image of the organization and the theatre team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact County Theatre Managers at CountyTheatreManagers@uhnm.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Registration, NMC/HCPC current UK pin number.
Experience
Essential
Recent acute NHS experience. Current UK post holder.
Desirable
Theatre experience - scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
205-6895860 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We require enthusiastic and flexible Band 5's Theatre Practitioners to join our team in theatres at County Hospital.
Previous experience in theatres (e.g. Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynae and Urology) would be an advantage but not essential. A genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery is required. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Teams interviews will not be given for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post will predominantly be based in the Theatre Department at the County Hospital including the modular unit and the ambulatory unit; however, there may be a requirement to work in other clinical areas of the Trust including the Royal Stoke Hospital.
Main duties include:
The assessment of patient needs, the development of programs of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs. Carry out all relevant forms of care. Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department environment and continue to develop enhanced surgical, anaesthetic, or recovery skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence. Supervise and educate junior colleagues. Act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers. Take charge of a specific theatre when rostered and assessed to be competent. Present a positive, professional image of the organization and the theatre team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact County Theatre Managers at CountyTheatreManagers@uhnm.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Registration, NMC/HCPC current UK pin number.
Experience
Essential
Recent acute NHS experience. Current UK post holder.
Desirable
Theatre experience - scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
205-6895860 #J-18808-Ljbffr
