Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a dynamic theatre team? If so, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for you.

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 RN who has a keen interest and expertise in ENT surgery to join our friendly and dynamic nursing team working at Kettering General Hospital.

You will participate on a 24-hour Rota (day and night duties, weekends, and bank holidays) for the department plus there will also be the expectation that you participate on the ENT on-call Rota.

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and coordinate, and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Theatre Lead.

If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.

This is a great time to join Surgery.

Main duties of the job

We can offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to join our Theatre Team. You must be driven and committed to the delivery of high quality, safe surgical practice and passionate about leading and developing theatre staff and teams.

You must be able to demonstrate commitment to developing the service, show evidence of clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team working with excellent communication skills. This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a period of workforce improvement so an enthusiastic approach and a positive attitude to change are essential.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively pricedoffering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling of professional behaviours and the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident in the role and to always instil professional behaviours.

All duties pertaining to national guidelines of band 6 theatre practitioners relating to theatre duties and team leading and essential skills in ENT Surgery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Registered Nurse
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Master's degree pathway
• Management/ leadership qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous relevant ENT Experience
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS
• Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a high level of personal self-management and organisational skills
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication in relation to own work
• Demonstrates ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and sensitive manner, which takes into account their individual needs, in line with the Core Values of the Trust.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection
• Able to deal with multiple tasks
• Team player. Flexible/adaptable
• Compassionate

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ

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