CTC Theatre Practitioner – Band 5 Scrub Nurse

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Full time
Are you an ODP/Band 5 theatre practitioner looking to develop your skills into the cardiothoracic specialty?

Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and wish to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department?

We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse/ODP to join our multi-disciplinary theatre team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working. There will also be an opportunity to develop further skills in scrub and recovery.

NMC or HCPC registration is essential. Please demonstrate your suitability for this role in the Further Comment Section of the application form, as this will be a highly sought after position.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

For further details / informal visits contact:

sarah.haste@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

In your role you will be required to work as a competent member of the Cardiothoracic Theatre team, performing a wide range of duties in the anaesthetic/scrub/recovery areas.

You will be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, developing and maintaining good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.

Your duties will also include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a positive individual with a strong work ethic wishing to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department? Then we want to hear from you!

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrate interest in cardiothoracics

Qualifications

Essential

NMC / HCPC Registration or pending 1st Level Registration RN CGLI 752 or NVQ in Operating Department Practice at Level 3. Experience of current working in anaesthetics/theatres over at least an eighteen-month period.

Desirable

Holds anaesthetics course qualification Recognised mentorship course and/or evidence of working towards

Communication Skills

Essential

Professional manner Good communication skills Able to respond positively to constructive criticism Able to deal with moments of tension when dealing with patients, the public or members of staff Able to manage time effectively and prioritise.

Desirable

Ability to make decisions to meet the needs of urgent surgery or limited capacity by using good clinical judgment and effective resource management.

Personal and People Development

Essential

Reliable, punctual, motivated. Able to work in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

Essential

Available for sufficient hours to meet the needs of the service and to experience full range of development opportunities. Available for out of hours cover and 24hr rotation. Able to move equipment in line with Trust's movement and handling policy. Physically fit for the job.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon,

SS16 5NL

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