An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse within the Theatre Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

We have 18 theatres covering specialities from Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Robotic surgery, ENT, Max Fax, and Ophthalmology, EVT, Mechanical Thrombectomy.

You may be required to work between all of these theatres. 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

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documentedEnsure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit managerEnsure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals

Act as the patients' advocate.

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges in Day Surgery Ward.

Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection

prevention and control prevention to all staff, and patients' visitors.

Good knowledge of Recovery

Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge.

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.

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 Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Demonstrate patient focused approach
• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered (ODP)
• Willingness to complete Preceptorship Programme if required (for newly qualified staff).
• Knowledge of recovery

Desirable

• Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
• Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
• Mentor Qualification or ENB 998

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• 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
• Good interpersonal skills
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English

Desirable

• Good Health and safety knowledge
• Intermediate Life Support

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

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

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
• Drive for improvement to patient experience

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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