The opportunity to join this dynamic team has arisen at Fordcombe Theatres for enthusiastic Senior Practitioners. The successful candidates will be responsible for working across our Theatre Departments.
Possession of excellent communication skills and being able to adapt to any situation is essential. You must be prepared to teach others your invaluable skills and you will have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team whilst being a role model to others. Mentorship is desirable. Aiding the running of the theatres on a day-to-day basis, ensuring optimum utilisation within the theatre and ensuring a high standard of care is given is an essential part of the role. Deputising in the absence of Lead Practitioners will also be a part of the role.
The post will require working 07.45-18.00 shifts (with the on-call team covering over-runs), and perform weekday/weekend on calls from home.
Main duties of the job
We have two theatres in the department and an endoscopy/minor op suite. The role of Senior Theatre Practitioner will involve: Developing and changing operating practices in line with current protocols. Responsibility for the maintenance of equipment and ordering of specialised stock within the budget. Liaising with the Lead Practitioner and the multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, and standards of care, completing risk assessments and staff development as part of the theatre team. Responsibility for the assessment of care needs. Develop, implement and evaluate change as necessary. Providing specialist care and/or support and deputising for the Lead Practitioner/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency and unforeseen situations. Knowledge and skills in a variety of day-case surgeries and major joints. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. This role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree Or ODP Level III, evidence of CPD. First assistance course. Leadership Course. Degree/Masters. Experience
Change Management. Managing clinical area as delegated. Demonstrate evidence based practice. Facilitation of learning environment. Audit. Clinical Governance. Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research. Budgetary Control. Skills
Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills. Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team. Team leadership skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to prioritise. Organisational & resource management skills. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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We have two theatres in the department and an endoscopy/minor op suite. The role of Senior Theatre Practitioner will involve: Developing and changing operating practices in line with current protocols. Responsibility for the maintenance of equipment and ordering of specialised stock within the budget. Liaising with the Lead Practitioner and the multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, and standards of care, completing risk assessments and staff development as part of the theatre team. Responsibility for the assessment of care needs. Develop, implement and evaluate change as necessary. Providing specialist care and/or support and deputising for the Lead Practitioner/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency and unforeseen situations. Knowledge and skills in a variety of day-case surgeries and major joints. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. This role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree Or ODP Level III, evidence of CPD. First assistance course. Leadership Course. Degree/Masters. Experience
Change Management. Managing clinical area as delegated. Demonstrate evidence based practice. Facilitation of learning environment. Audit. Clinical Governance. Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research. Budgetary Control. Skills
Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills. Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team. Team leadership skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to prioritise. Organisational & resource management skills. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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