Band 5 Theatre Practitioner-Theatres

The post holder will work according to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines, independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

The post holder must use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.

To achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice.

To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.

As required on a shift by shift basis take charge of the non-medical workforce / coordination within an operating theatre/ practice setting as required.

To assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager. This may include representing your theatre/theatre cluster at meetings, link practitioner responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered practitioners and students.

Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative framework to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained at the highest level.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Essential: - * Registered Adult Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/HCPC Register; - * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC

Essential: - * Previous/recent experience of working in an acute / NHS care setting (can include student/ trainee placements within the last 12 months); - * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post of on going professional development/competence.; - * Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating others within a team/providing supervision to others; - * Can articulate willingness & demonstrate knowledge in relation to student supervision and assessment; - * (Can include experience as student Nurse registered nurse for newly qualified applicants); - * Understanding and knowledge of the NMC/HCPC code of conduct; - * Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context in relation to the role; - * Can demonstrate an understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity and how this related to the role; - * Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable: - * Previous experience working in a theatres environment pre or post registration