Job summary
Employer heading
Theatres - Registered Nursing Associate
NHS AfC Band 4
Job overview
Are you a qualified Nursing Associate looking for a change in your career direction? This is the perfect opportunity for you to apply for a post in Theatres.
We would welcome you to come for an informal visit to the department to meet our team if you are interested in applying for the posts.
On Saturday 20th July we are hosting a Theatres Nursing Associate event. Please join us to find out more about working in our department!
You will get to meet some of our Theatre team and chat with some of our current Nursing Associates about their role within Theatres.
Event details
Saturday 20th July
9:00am - 12:00 mid-day
Elective Hub Theatres (opposite Ward 5)
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Previous experience in surgery is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided and you maintain a supernumerary status for a 6 month period.
We welcome applicants who are within their last year of training with both full and part time positions are available, across The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Opportunities are available for continual development including Apprentice ODP reflecting our 'grow your own' ethos.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to join the Theatre Department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford at a time when we are redeveloping a workforce to help the recovery and restoration programme to provide safe, quality services that are accessible and sustainable for future generations.
The introduction of Robotic surgery to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site also demonstrates that we are leading the way with innovation and development of our teams.
Working as part of a team you will provide exceptional care for each patient, only ever caring for one patient at a time, enabling you to ensure you are always doing your very best for every patient every time.
Working for our organisation
We can offer you dedicated help whilst you settle into your new role.
You will remain supernumerary until the Theatre competencies are completed (typically 3 months recovery, 6 months Theatres), and we also have a committed internal professional development team who oversee all training we provide. We would look to support you to attend our in-house Theatre Academy training programme, which offers three weeks of training run by our Theatre Professional Development team.
There is also specific Theatres training and courses available to help you develop your skills and progress your career with SaTH.
There is also opportunity for nursing associates to access the ODP Apprentice degree level training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate/Registered Nurse/Theatre Practitioner (NMC/HCPC)
- Educated to a minimum of level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness of relevant / current professional issues.
- Previous healthcare experience
Desirable criteria
- Acute/secondary care experience
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the scope of the role (Nursing Associate/Registered Nurse)
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
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
- Nicky Bell
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Theatre Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
01743 261000
Extension number 1110
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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