Leicester Hospital's Theatre Open Day

Leicester's Hospitals are recruiting Band 5 nurses, anaesthetic nurses and Operating Department Practitioners for exciting roles in Theatres across all three hospital sites.

Theatre Practitioner is a fantastic career in a specialist area. There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within UHL theatres and we have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors to help you develop in your career.

Experience in Theatres, Anaesthetics or an acute surgical ward is an advantage but not essential and we welcome applications from student ODP's and those returning to practice. Student nurses please email Sukhdeep Rayt for directions to the newly qualified staff advert.

Not sure if this is for you?? Come along to our information session at Leicester General Hospital from 10am on Saturday 16th September 2023.

Meet the team, find out about our bespoke training programs, talk to our clinical educators and understand what working in this fascinating speciality is all about, Tickets are free on Eventbrite.

PLEASE SEE LINK ATTACHED TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

Main duties of the job

• To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
  
• To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
  
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
  
• Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit
  
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
  
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
  
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
  
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

• We focus on what matters most
• We treat others how we would like to be treated
• We are passionate and creative in our work
• We do what we say we are going to do
• We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care
  
• Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk
  
• Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards
  
• Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported
  
• Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody
  
• Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse, qualified ODP or student ODP
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training

Desirable

• In possession or or willingness to work towards recognised NMC/HCPC teaching qualification
• Experience in the speciality applied for
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development or reflective portfolio

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of team working
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well with patients of diverse cultures and understanding

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Skills

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality care
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Demonstrates understanding of quality

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of future career development

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
• Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Leicester

LE1 5WW

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358-5608687-ITA-A