Theatre Support Worker - Orthopaedics - KMOC

The short stay surgical unit working alongside our surgical admissions lounge is a, fast turnover unit providing care to patients undergoing day surgery , covering all specialities : ENT, Orthopaedics, gynae and general surgery You will be responsible for coordinating patient care on the wards, completing thorough nursing assessments, patient feedback surveys, participating in audits, supervising Trainee Apprentices, Trainee CSW's, and students and acting as a role model; as well as supporting the ward manager with length of stay and delivering and improving the quality of care on the wards. You will be working closely with a large multidisciplinary team; good communication skills are essential to ensure the patient's journey from admission to discharge is smooth and efficient.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic nurses who want to be part of a large highly skilled multi-disciplinary team delivering a high standard of care. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, and hardworking and be able to use your initiative whilst also having the ability to work under pressure. Post-registration experience in a surgical / acute setting is desirable., First level registered nurse registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council Desirable criteria

• ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing I Clinical Practice or willingness to undertake
• Willingness to undertake specialist course relevant to area
Experience / Knowledge Essential criteria
• Is able to manage own workload and delegate to others
• Be able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• A working knowledge of the use of research in developing nursing care and clinical products
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding the scope of professional practice and accountability
Desirable criteria
• Post registration experience
• Possess surgical experience
• Understanding of principles and processes involved in Clinical Governance
Skills Essential criteria
• Possess a high standard of communication skills both written and oral
• Be able to effectively co- ordinate workload and liaise with multi-disciplinary team
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• To show enthusiasm, to develop new innovations and skills to enhance practice
• To possess good inter- personal skills
Desirable criteria
• To possess relevant practical skills
  
  MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here : Access to Work : get support if you have a disability or health condition : What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date : To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible Person specification