Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (on call/ night and weekend commitment)
- Job ref
- 279-6711150-OCT24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SRH
- Town
- Chichester
- Closing
- 07/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Perioperative Practice Development Practitioner for Theatres
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This full time post gives flexibility to work 50% in an education role and 50% in clinical practice, on a flexible basis.
The applicant needs to be passionate about perioperative education, have relevant experience in perioperative and theatre practice, have knowledge of perioperative policies and procedures, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to prioritise and plan their workload, and organise their allocated time in education to reflect the needs of the surgical division, also demonstrate an invested interest in education and professional development.
The successful candidate will work with the wider perioperative practice education team, and will be assisting with educational and professional development of all students, new learners and staff; this includes the induction of new recruits.
It is an essential requirement that the candidate has a teaching and assessing qualification (Mentorship or Practice Assessor), a motivation for excellence, and an ability to influence the safety of patient care, professional development, and team dynamics. They must be trained in scrub and anaesthetics and knowledge of recovery would be helpful.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Team Leader for Perioperative Practice Development and to identify and promote evidence based clinical practice within the Theatre Departments, through the implementation and facilitation of clinically based teaching /education, to ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles competently.
Work alongside members of the perioperative practice education team to assist in the development of quality Theatre Induction and Competency programmes. These must reflect contemporary practice whilst incorporating national guidance and support the Trust's clinical governance agenda. Assist in the delivery of an educational programme for staff new to the Theatre environment, incorporating theoretical teaching, clinical skills assessment and formulation of personal development plans for anaesthetics, scrub roles and recovery.
Participate in the implementation of education and training programmes for all staff to promote evidence based and high quality care.
To assist in the support and development of all learners in the department as needed, including, student nurses, TODPs, midwifery, paramedic and medical students. The post holder will work with the perioperative practice development team leader, Lead Nurse, theatre managers, matrons and coordinators in providing specialist advice and guidance to other personnel. The post holder works without direct supervision.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in development and implementation of education strategies across the operating theatre departments to ensure staff are equipped with the right skills.
· Attend meetings as required by perioperative practice development team leader
· Assist in the general recruitment of staff for operating theatres and in particular the recruitment of staff for educational programmes.
· Assist the perioperative practice development team leader in the identification and coordination of education and professional development requirements of new staff and existing staff both nursing and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).
· Deputise for perioperative practice development team leader when required as representative for operating theatre, anaesthetic and recovery practice at any necessary meeting.
· Deputise for perioperative practice development team leader when required as a Trust representative at University partner meetings, contributing to curriculum development and course delivery.
· Supervise the maintenance of the statutory and mandatory training required by nursing, ODP and support staff working in own theatre department utilising administrative assistance for same. Assist practice educators as directed by perioperative practice development team leader on training plans and the standardisation of accurate data records according to Trust policy.
· To work within the NMC Code of Conduct/HCPC Code at all times and adhere to health and safety legislation.
· Assist with the development of preceptorship programmes for all new peri-operative practitioners.
· Assist the perioperative practice development team leader in the identification and coordination of education and professional development requirements of students and learners in the department.
Person specification
Professional registration and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Or Health and Care Professionals Council registration
- Leadership qualification
- mentorship or practice assessor
Desirable criteria
- Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Teaching experience to a high standard
- Knowledge of nursing and ODP education
Desirable criteria
- Experience of recruitment and selection
- Experience of undertaking appraisals
- Up to date knowledge of current research in perioperative patient care
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate (Kathryn) Davison
- Job title
- Perioperative Practice Development Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
For further information and informal visit please contact Kate Davison
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