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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
AFC Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
407-SURGERY-6765252-A
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/03/2025 08:00
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Theatre Practitioner

AFC Band 5

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. 

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.  The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.  As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

 

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Job overview

The post holder will form a part of the theatre team providing  Scrub and Recovery skills to patients undergoing surgery. 

If suitably qualified will offer support and assistance to the anaesthetist during the Anaesthetic phase of the patients journey.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities associated with scrubbing in the operating theatre and assisting the surgeon.

Responsibility for the patient during the immediate post operative phase of the patients recovery.

Act always following our Trust Values and in line with your professional code of conduct.

Displaying a high level of patient care . 

Working for our organisation

Would you be interested in joining our team?

We have a number of opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic, engaged and forward thinking practitioners to join our busy, friendly operating team. We are looking for staff that will assist in developing our progressive service whilst making a positive contribution towards the team’s pursuit of excellence.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres.

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre’s needs. We will provide you with support and training for your primary role within theatres and offer opportunities for your personal and professional development.

The successful candidates will demonstrate a flexible attitude and will deliver a high standard of quality care within the department. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work within a team to deliver a high quality service to our patients.

Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person spec.

You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) /Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or a student nurse/trainee ODP approaching the end of your training, previous experience of working in an operating theatre is therefore essential.

 

Due to the nature of our work the post will involve working rostered days, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. 

Multi- skilling and rotation between specialities is also encouraged and supported within the department.

 

We have 13 elective/trauma theatres which include:-

 

General Surgery

Trauma and Orthopaedics

Anaesthetics and Recovery

ENT and Dental

Gynaecology

Urology

 

We also have 2 further theatres which have a dedicated 24hr Emergency team to cater for Emergency surgery and Maternity theatre’s needs.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RN/ODP

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
  • Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the speciality.
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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

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jude Paintain
Job title
Lead PEF
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
019227211726544

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