Theatre Lead Practitioner *Internal Applicants*

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES Band 6 Theatre Lead Practitioner 37.5 hours per week, An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join our clinical team within our operating theatre complex at the west Cumberland hospital. NCIC has 2 hospital sites in Carlisle & Whitehaven serving a population of around 320,000 people. While based at one hospital the successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in working across both sites. We provide theatre support to women's health, maternity, breast, urology, vascular, colorectal and general surgery, trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery, and ENT and head & neck, for both adults and paediatrics, in both main theatre & day surgery settings. We support Critical Care inter-hospital transfers and specialist services within the Trust such as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, imaging and the emergency department. Main duties of the job The main role of this post is, as team leader, to provide excellent intra-operative care following the NCIC values and policies for all patients undergoing surgery within the Theatre Department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. As a senior member of the Theatre team, the post-holder will provide leadership to their immediate team(s), deputising for Theatre Clinical Lead in their absence to coordinate the day to day running of the department as well as delivering a range of non-clinical support to the team in relation to absence management, compliance rates and staff rostering. Demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Disclosure and Barring Service: The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with perioperative nursing competency and active NMC registration or Registered ODP with relevant registration Mentorship and Assessors certificate Leadership qualification (ILM Level3, leadership 1,2,3 training programmes) or equivalent Intermediate Life support training Desirable Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good interpersonal skills Leadership skills Effective co-ordination and delegation skills Good organisational skills Demonstrates specialist knowledge underpinned by theory Ability to undertake and assist with complex clinical situations Ability to plan and prioritise work Ability to work as a team member Ability to mentor or supervise staff Ability to maintain and use equipment safely Ability to work unsupervised Knowledge and Experience Essential Budgetary awareness. Clinical Judgement. Managing risk/incident management. Staff rostering Continuing professional development with current portfolio. NMC / HPC Code of Professional Conduct. Computer Literate. Knowledge and application of 5 Steps To Safer Surgery Clinical Governance. Desirable Mentor to pre-registration students Clinical Audit Teaching/assessing Delivering Service Improvement Role of the PCPI strategy. Personal Circumstances Essential Positive approach to change Strong values Supportive Organised and adaptable Motivated. Enthusiasm. Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Infirmary Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG

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