Dorset County Hospital Foundation TrustFamily Services and SurgicalDivision

Main Theatres - Surgery Division

SENIOR ODP / DEPUTY SISTER - BAND 6 Colorectal

Permanent

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

The Theatres and Anaesthetic Directorate are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior ODP / Deputy Sister (Band 6) to support the Colorectal team within Main Theatres at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust .

We currently have a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to manage an established team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of a diverse local population.

Successful applicants should have previous experience in leading Service Colorectalwithin Theatres, good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. Main Theatres operates a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week service and staff are expected to work nights and weekends.

We can offer superb career and professional development opportunities with a structured orientation programme whilst the department provides a challenging work environment.

We look forward to your application.

Main duties of the job

• To provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care throughout the Operating Department.
• To participate as an integral member of the theatre team giving leadership and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Participate in the Theatre Co-ordinator rota when required.
• Please note that Theatres is a 24 hour/ 7 day per week service and the post will be expected to work nights and weekends.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or NVQ Level III Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Extensive relevant experience in Colorectal Service

Desirable

• Involvement in staff development/training with evidence of proactive teaching/assessing

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a current, competent, and proficient practitioner
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to manage time effectively in a flexible and adaptable manner.
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems to support this process
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and utilise problem solving skills to deal with unpredictable service requirements.

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of necessity to maintain service with due regard to financial constraints.
• Demonstrates evidence of an area of special interest and maintains innovative/proactive attitude to practice development, with due regard to process of change.
• Demonstrates awareness of personnel management issues/skills and responsibilities, and critical appraisal skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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