Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/01/2025 23:59
Theatre Staff Nurse/ODP
Band 5
About our Trust At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overview
We are welcoming applications for a dynamic and motivated registered practitioner to join our teams at Worthing and Southlands theatres. This is an ideal opportunity for a band 5 practitioner to advance their clinical skills, leadership, and support the lead practitioner. We are looking to offer positions on a rotation pathway across Ophthalmology, Day Surgery, and Main Theatres. Main duties of the job
Work within the multidisciplinary team in order to help achieve a high standard of patient care Contribute to good working relationships with all disciplines both within and outside the department Participate in regular staff meetings Ensure that the patient is treated with empathy and respect at all times Provide support and advocacy to the patient throughout their stay Participate in the promotion of the unit's philosophy Protect patient confidentiality and act according to the Data Protection Act Answer the telephone in a professional manner, communicating any messages or queries to the correct practitioners Be a skilled circulating and scrub practitioner and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be a skilled circulating and scrub practitioner and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Be a skilled recovery practitioner as needed and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Assisting all members of the theatre/recovery team as needed Accurately enter patients' details in the theatre register and on the theatre computer system Assist in the setting up of theatres/recovery; checking equipment and instruments for the session, liaising with the person in charge Maintain stock levels in theatres/recovery Assisting with the daily checks in theatres/recovery Assist as delegated in an emergency situation Operate complex medical devices and troubleshooting Supporting learners and new starters Processing the collection of complex specimens, ensuring accurate documentation Being part of complex procedures requiring two circulating or scrub practitioners, managing additional equipment and resources Work in environments with radioactive waste/x-ray and manage the risks Person specification
Interest in theatre work of any type Substantial experience as a band 5 Equality, diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 5
About our Trust At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overview
We are welcoming applications for a dynamic and motivated registered practitioner to join our teams at Worthing and Southlands theatres. This is an ideal opportunity for a band 5 practitioner to advance their clinical skills, leadership, and support the lead practitioner. We are looking to offer positions on a rotation pathway across Ophthalmology, Day Surgery, and Main Theatres. Main duties of the job
Work within the multidisciplinary team in order to help achieve a high standard of patient care Contribute to good working relationships with all disciplines both within and outside the department Participate in regular staff meetings Ensure that the patient is treated with empathy and respect at all times Provide support and advocacy to the patient throughout their stay Participate in the promotion of the unit's philosophy Protect patient confidentiality and act according to the Data Protection Act Answer the telephone in a professional manner, communicating any messages or queries to the correct practitioners Be a skilled circulating and scrub practitioner and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be a skilled circulating and scrub practitioner and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Be a skilled recovery practitioner as needed and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care Assisting all members of the theatre/recovery team as needed Accurately enter patients' details in the theatre register and on the theatre computer system Assist in the setting up of theatres/recovery; checking equipment and instruments for the session, liaising with the person in charge Maintain stock levels in theatres/recovery Assisting with the daily checks in theatres/recovery Assist as delegated in an emergency situation Operate complex medical devices and troubleshooting Supporting learners and new starters Processing the collection of complex specimens, ensuring accurate documentation Being part of complex procedures requiring two circulating or scrub practitioners, managing additional equipment and resources Work in environments with radioactive waste/x-ray and manage the risks Person specification
Interest in theatre work of any type Substantial experience as a band 5 Equality, diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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