Obstetric Theatre Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
An exciting opportunity has opened up in our busy Obstetric Theatre Department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in obstetrics to join our team.
The successful applicant needs to have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Here you can develop specialist knowledge in obstetrics and competence in caring for patients in a busy elective and emergency department.
We cover a 24/7 emergency service and elective surgery weekdays.
As a member of the maternity theatre team, you are be able to perform the tasks of theatre scrub or/and recovery practitioner, supporting the surgeon and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Training and support will be available for areas that are unfamiliar.
You will maintain high standards of pre/peri and postoperative care.
Be responsible for the safe use of theatre equipment and ensuring that all equipment at work areas is ready for use.
Be responsible for your own continuing professional development.
This role requires active UK Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
Base Location: Poole Hospital and St Mary's Maternity Unit .Interview Date: 27th January 2025
- Work with the clinical team leaders to ensure the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care.
- Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge
- Ensure all care is provided in accordance with UHD NHS Foundation Trust Policies.
- Ensure compliance within the code of conduct with the professional body.
- Handles patients valuables and property in accordance with hospital policy
- To be responsible for promoting good and effective communications within the Department.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this serviceMarch 31st2025, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute.Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Monday 20 Jan 2025