1743 - Day Surgery Theatre Practitioner (ODP)

To undertake duties as a Theatre practitioner/nurse in Barnsley Day Surgery Unit. To work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week. We have 2 theatres & 2 minor ops rooms covering Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Oral, T&O, Dermatology and General Surgery in both adults and children.

Providing sensitive and professional care at all times. This post will be for an anaesthetic practitioner but a requirement to move to scrub or recovery may be required. To act as a role model, demonstrate own activities to new/less experience employees.

Liaise with the ward and other departments and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of patients. Provide holistic care utilising persuasive, empathic and reassurance skills where necessary from admission to discharge in the department. Assess, plan and implement care of the patient seeking advice when required and taking appropriate action.

To work within organisational policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines. To comply with health, safety and security requirements of self and others. To contribute to the development of services and quality improvements The post holder will ensure they understand their responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults., The main duty is to adhere to HCPC/NMC and AFPP guidelines of good Practice supporting safe and effective surgical and anaesthetic care.

Working proactively within the MDT to achieve positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Contribute to quality improvement. Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self. Promote best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly. Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

Our theatre provides safe care and support to people requiring elective surgical care. The role involves both scrub and anaesthetic practise.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.