Lead Practitioner Trauma and Orthopaedic Theatres

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Full timePart time
Department: Theatres - Clinical Specialist Services

Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary (Rotation to other sites will be required)

BAND 6 - Lead Practitioner Orthopaedic Theatres Permanent Position

An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within orthopaedic theatres.

Main duties of the job

The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years' experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice in orthopaedic surgery. Dual role is essential so we require both anaesthetic and scrub experience.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.

The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week. However, part-time will be considered on a minimum of 30 hours.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.

Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.

Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years orthopaedics scrub/anaesthetic experience Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality Evidence of department management under supervision Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities.

Desirable

Evidence of research based practice Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Current registration with NMC or HCPC - *NMC registrations should be registered with an anaesthetic qualification. This position is a dual role and the successful applicant must be competent in anaesthetic and Orthopaedic scrub. Degree or evidence of working towards degree level study Demonstrate professional post-registration development Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification.

Desirable

Participation in management / leadership courses.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives. Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues

Desirable

Experience of team building and leadership

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

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