Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | Southport, PR8 6PN |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6192073/409-5733784-C |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Practitioner to work in Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals on a part time basis
If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you.
The department provides a 24-hour emergency cover, therefore, there will be shift work, weekends, and on call commitment will be required.
Personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support and access to degree modules.
In return we will offer you the opportunity to broaden your existing knowledge of perioperative practice and develop your management skills in a supportive and friendly environment.
As part of our commitment to student ODP's and Nurses, the post holder will be expected to participate in the orientation, supervision and training of junior staff and students. A mentorship qualification is desirable.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for Adults and Children’s disclosure).
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available.
You should possess:
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1
- Registered ODP
We can offer you:
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
Please make sure that you read the attached job description and personal specification, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Advert Date: 28th March 2024
Closing Date: 4th April 2024
Shortlisting: 5th April 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 15th April 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Apr 2024
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