Senior Recovery/Nurse Practitioner - Band 6

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team of Nurses & ODPs here at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, East Kent Hospitals UniversityNHS Foundation Trust.

We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential!

We are proud that our dedicated and passionate employees from across East Kent Hospitals are featured in the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a Senior Recovery Practitioner/Nurse working in Theatres at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, supporting and maintaining a high standard of patient care, for a wide variety of procedures including Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, ENT, Maxillofacial, Robotic surgery, EVT, Mechanical Thrombectomy working in accordance with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.To participate with the on call out of hours rota. Develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the department.Assist the Theatre co-ordinator in leading the team, ensuring the theatre services are efficiently and effectively utilised.Review both nursing and theatre practice and implement appropriate changes based on research/best practice.Be an effective role model, and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to members of the team.Provide and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, both within and out of the operating departments.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in theatre
• Demonstrates patient focused approach
• Registered Nurse, ODP III/ODA C& G 752 ODP Diploma/ Anaesthetic course for nurses.
• Completion of /willingness to complete Preceptorship Programme
• Mentor Qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
• Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
• Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
• Mentor Qualification or ENB 998

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Ensure registration with the relevant professional body is maintained and to practice within the professional codes of conduct of that body.
• Ability to direct and organise teams.
• Understands the role of human factors in healthcare and the importance of non-technical skills on patient safety.
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities and planning effectively
• Able to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands

Governance

Essential

• Participates in regular clinical governance activity with evidence of annual audit project or quality improvement activity
• Understands principles and concepts of clinical governance

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Patient focused approach
• Basic IT skills
• Intermediate Life Support
• Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to develop working relationships with others
• Time management and personal organisation skills
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Desirable

• 3 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings

Other Requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
• Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

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