37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with orthopaedic experience to join our theatre team. This will be a seconded role until the 14th April 2025. We have three dedicated orthopaedic theatres within our department which cover trauma and elective patients. This secondment is an exciting opportunity to provide excellent patient care and to develop yourself and your team.

Main duties of the job

• To be a positive role model to the team and leader.
• To promote excellent patient care.
• To deputise in absence of the Theatre Team Leaders.
• To ensure organisation of orthopaedic equipment, including repairs and maintenance.
• To ensure effective communication between all members of the MDT.
• To oversee theatre validation.
• Implementing positive change.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of relevant legislation including Health & Safety.
• An understanding of professional standards.
• Awareness of current initiatives in the NHS.
• Awareness of Clinical Governance / theatre best practice.
• Able to participate in budget, stock control and cost effectiveness.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
• Able to participate in the collection of data to support effective service delivery.
• Ability to use and evaluate complex information.
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit and quality issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• or
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Specialist theatre / anaesthetic qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within the perioperative setting
• Proven organisational skills
• Supervisory experience
• Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives.
• Able to lead, manage and support team.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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