ENT Deputy Theatre Lead

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a dynamic theatre team? If so, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for you.
We are looking for an experienced Band 6 RN who has a keen interest and expertise in ENT surgery to join our friendly and dynamic nursing team working at Kettering General Hospital.
You will participate on a 24-hour Rota (day and night duties, weekends, and bank holidays) for the department plus there will also be the expectation that you participate on the ENT on-call Rota.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and coordinate, and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Theatre Lead.
If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.
This is a great time to join Surgery., Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively priced offering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities., To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling of professional behaviours and the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident in the role and to always instil professional behaviours.
All duties pertaining to national guidelines of band 6 theatre practitioners relating to theatre duties and team leading and essential skills in ENT Surgery, Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £13. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

We can offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to join our Theatre Team. You must be driven and committed to the delivery of high quality, safe surgical practice and passionate about leading and developing theatre staff and teams.
You must be able to demonstrate commitment to developing the service, show evidence of clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team working with excellent communication skills. This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a period of workforce improvement so an enthusiastic approach and a positive attitude to change are essential.