We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic and driven individual to join our theatre team. We are looking for the right applicant for the Band 6 Scrub vacancy who is passionate and committed to the delivery of high standards of patient care.

The Claremont Theatres comprise of a total of ten Theatres mainly specialising in Ophthalmology which cover Cataract surgery, Vitreoretinal, Corneal & Oculoplastic and also Paediatric Ophthalmology surgery twice weekly. The Theatres also include a dedicated Maxillo Facial Theatre and a Paediatric Max Fax Theatre which runs once a month.

You will predominantly be based in the Claremont Wing Theatres but will expected to join the multidisciplinary team out of hours which will include late shifts, night duty and weekend working. This will involve working within various other specialities including Neuro, Orthopaedics & Trauma, General Surgery & Gynae

• Interview Date Wednesday, 14 August 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP, responsible for the smooth running of the Claremont Wing Ophthalmology & Maxillo Facial theatres.

Responsibilities will include:-

• Act as scrub/circulating team leader to ensure the safe running of Theatres for our patients
• Take charge in the absence of the Band 7 Senior Sister
• Daily management of Allocate staff rostering, clinical supervision, Datix investigation etc.
• Annual appraisals
• Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
• Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
• Member of the multidisciplinary team to suit the needs of the service out of hours i.e late shifts, night duty and weekends
• Ensure and uphold high standards within the operating Theatres, trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of �1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
• In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
• Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
• Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
• Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
• Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

Desirable

• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

SKILLS

Essential

• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation/ IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous post registration experience
• Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
• Relevant and recent clinical experience

Desirable

• Audit / research experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
• Current NMC / HCPC registration
• Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study

Desirable

• Degree in health related subject
• Relevant specialist qualification

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

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