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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
Contact
- Address
- Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust
- Recruitment Services
- 10th Floor Enfield Civic Centre
- Silver Street
- Enfield
- London
- EN1 3ES
- Contact Number
- 020 3758 2000
Band 6 HPB Senior Theatre Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 18-Jun-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 18-Jun-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Address
- Pond Street
- Town
- Hampstead
- Postcode
- NW3 2QG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £42,471 - £50,364 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- HPB
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Band 6 staff within the Hepatobiliary, Liver Transplantation and Organ retrieval team at the Royal Free Hospital Theatre complex. If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and proactive and have two years’ experience at Band 5 level then you are invited to apply. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will also be expected to extend the Trust’s World Class Care Values in your interactions with patients, staff, and other service users.
In return, the department has a comprehensive Education strategy tailored to the development of all staff in theatres. We have a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Educators, supportive team leaders and a compassionate theatre management team who will ensure that you can access and receive relevant specialist training to help you succeed in the role. In addition, there is a committed group of surgeons and anaesthetists who will support your training and development within the HPB/Transplant/Retrieval specialty. There are numerous personal and professional developmental training opportunities to enhance your career progression which include university accredited in-house programmes and specialty Study Days twice a year.
Consideration will be given to a flexible working arrangement to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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- The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated
- To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multi- disciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader
- To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department.
- The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Coded of Professional and demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedures
- To participate in the on- call rota as required
Internal rotation to night duty, weekends and Bank Holidays
Working for our organisation
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Band 6 staff within the Hepatobiliary, Liver Transplantation and Organ retrieval team at the Royal Free Hospital Theatre complex. If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and proactive and have two years’ experience at Band 5 level then you are invited to apply. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will also be expected to extend the Trust’s World Class Care Values in your interactions with patients, staff, and other service users.
In return, the department has a comprehensive Education strategy tailored to the development of all staff in theatres. We have a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Educators, supportive team leaders and a compassionate theatre management team who will ensure that you can access and receive relevant specialist training to help you succeed in the role. In addition, there is a committed group of surgeons and anaesthetists who will support your training and development within the HPB/Transplant/Retrieval specialty. There are numerous personal and professional developmental training opportunities to enhance your career progression which include university accredited in-house programmes and specialty Study Days twice a year.
Consideration will be given to a flexible working arrangement to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre coordinator to ensure that patients are prepared for Theatre in reasonable time and are received in to the Theatre department adhering to the Concepts laid out by the 5 Steps to Safer Surgery and the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department; including complex cases & preparing & transporting portable monitoring equipment to assist with the transfer of patients to Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit following anaesthetic intervention
Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the operating theatre and obstetric theatres
Liaise& communicate with other departments e.g. laboratory services, EBME, Sterile Services Unit
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation
Ensure all instrument trays and consumables are prepared and fit for use prior to each patients operation
To demonstrate clinical expertise in scrub and circulating practice within the operating department and obstetric theatres
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood. Theatre policies and procedures must be research based and adhered to by all staff whilst being constantly monitored and reviewed.
To take responsibility for own evidence based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports infection control and prevention within the department.
To support the Team Leader with audits that are key to improve service delivery.
To maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery.
To ensure that this is reflected in all staff appraisals.
To support the Team Leader to ensure that all infection control guidelines are adhered to and to champion best practice in infection control
In conjunction with the Team Leader, Matron and infection control team, identify possible risks of infection, investigate and contain outbreaks of infection.
To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
To act as an effective mentor and preceptor to support all theatre staff in promoting education and training.
To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members. Prepare, teach and demonstrate theatre practice, applying theory to research based practice.
To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.
To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trust’s child protection and safeguarding adults
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Covid-19 Vaccination
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We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. - AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Others
Essential criteria
- Disclosure & Barring Service check
- Occupational Health Check including EPP
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176 / EBP course
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or demonstrated willingness to enroll
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/ students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept.
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
- Positive and motivated with attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Myhrra Gazo Dionisio
- Job title
- Theatre Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929791164
- Additional information
Jee Jeon Lee
Band 7 HPB Team Leader
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Recruitment Support
- Open Monday to Friday
- 08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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