An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Urology theatres, to recruit a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse (Theatre Practitioner) to join our frindly theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, the team, and improving our newly developing service.

You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP's who offer the best standards of perioperative care. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning, and being forward thinking.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 7:30-6pm

You must possess an anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC or have undertaken a recognised University accredited anaesthetic course, if you are a registered nurse.

As the service uses laser and Radiation, you may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working, work to highest standards and be able to effectively communicate, and work with the multi disciplinary team.

Urology experience is preferable but not essential.

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required. You are required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

To deliver high quality holistic care to patients

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team

To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the team and Clinical Support Division

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience

Essential

• Supervision of non-registered staff and students

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to mentor
• Evidence of ability to mentor

Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Continuing professional development/ reflective profile

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration or HPC registration part 1

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies
• Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
• Have or willing to undertake a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
• Possession of a Mentoring Course Completion of KSF

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of theatre/recovery duties
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Recognition of own level of competence

Desirable

• Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Desirable

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
• Demonstrate effective time management skills Demonstrate effective resource managemen

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable
• DBS clearance
• Caring
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated
• Confidence
• Complete Mandatory Training as required.
• Delivers care in line with Trust policies and procedures for the prevention of infection.

Desirable

• Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
• Evidence of formal teaching experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Attendance at conferences / study days
• Understanding of the role of advocacy Evidence of Mandatory Training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross Campus

Derby Road/Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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