Theatre Practitioner Nurse / ODP

To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
To provide technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting.
To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery.
To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.
The post holder will complete an orientation programme to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust's induction programme, and be expected to achieve perioperative competencies. An education/mentorship qualification is highly desirable, but not a prerequisite. If one is not held, successful candidates will be required to achieve one within 6 months of starting. This will be supported and facilitated with the help of our in-house Practice Development team.

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, as shown in our
Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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
+ Deputise for the Senior Theatre Practitioner when required.
+ Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
+ Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
+ Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
+ Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
+ Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
+ Assist the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
+ Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
+ Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
+ Ensure Safe code incident record forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
+ Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
+ Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
+ Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.
+ Attend routine departmental meetings.
+ Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Are you theatre trained and looking for a new adventure?

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., We have exciting opening within theatres at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for enthusiastic dynamic staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across a number of specialities. If you want to further your career, then please apply.
In brief the department comprises of 10 operating theatres, including a recovery unit . We care for some of the most complex surgical procedures/conditions being treated in the region. The mix and complexity of cases we have provides unique opportunity to develop your practice in areas few other hospitals can offer.