Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, On calls and Night duty)
- Job ref
- 287-RSUR-217-24
- Employer
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Theatre Practitioner- Scrub
Band 6
Job overview
Senior Theatre Practitioner- Scrub
Band 6
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37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as aÌýBand 6.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within theatresÌý as a Scrub practitioner There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation programme.
To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality.
Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meet
service delivery requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and record keeping.
Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping.
You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.
Working for our organisation
ÌýLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.Ìý
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth andÌý beyond. Ìý
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.Ìý
Ìýis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.ÌýÌýis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.ÌýÌýspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheÌý is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.Ìý
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theirÌý.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
· To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work.
· Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
· Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.
· To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.
· Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area.
· Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre.
· Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report.
· Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation, persuasion and reassurance.
· It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered ODP, current HPC registration ( applicable to ODP)
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration ( applicable to RN)
- Qualification relevant to specialist area (ALS,Diploma/Degree in Specialised Theatre Practice,ENB 182/176,HEA605)or equivalent course
- Mentorship course or Teaching and Assessing course (ENB 998,C&G756,Mentorship in Practice,D32/D33)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area ,of which at least one year should be at a supervisory level
- Responsibility for running clinical areas on a shift/daily basis
- No unaccountable career breaks
- Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate
- Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice
- Management course /training
- Policy and procedure writing skills
- Principles of budget management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
- Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write clear, concise reports
- Good knowledge of IT skills
- A creative approach to problem solving
- Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Self motivated and enthusiastic with a clear vision of the way the service should be efficiently delivered
- Available for out of hours cover
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Baxter
- Job title
- Unit manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 706 2589
- Additional information
Please contact:
Hannah Baxter- Unit Co-OrdinatorÌý
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