Theatre Practitioner- Maternity

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• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new operating theatre team for Maternity. York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust provides care to women living in and around York, North Yorkshire and the East Cost, with an increasing demand on Caesarean Sections (elective and emergency).

We are looking for experienced Scrub Practitioners to join our Maternity operating theatre team in York and Scarborough. This is a golden opportunity to work within our Maternity multidisciplinary team and have a positive impact in our community.

To be successful in your application, you will need to be able to demonstrate either 3 years’ experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years’ experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres.

Part time hours are available with the minimum being 23 hrs. (2 shifts per week).

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
• Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
• To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC / ODP professional Code of Conduct.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our Trust sites. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN and HCPC Registration will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in Registration details will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person specification

Qulaifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)

• Teaching qualification

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in Maternity Theatres OR 3 years’ experience in Gynae/GI/Vascular or Urology Theatres

• Practice assessor / mentor experience
• Willingness to train as a mentor

Knowledge

• Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Maternity Services within the NHS

• Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
• Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH

Behaviours

• Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.

• Capable of lateral thinking
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT

skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
• Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload

• Demonstrates ability to negotiate and problem solve.
• Numeric skills and keyboard skills

Disposition

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Committed to working with people.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self development.

Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.

DBS Checks

By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.

Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email [email protected].

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.

Agile and Flexible Working

We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Relocation Package

The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area

We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.

Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

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