Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP or RN) - (Internal Only)

The Role: Based within our Main Theatres team, you will enjoy a varied caseload and join our team of senior theatre practitioners in supporting service delivery, junior staff, leaners and the Theatre Leadership team. What You'll Need

• Registration: Qualified Theatre Practitioner (Nurse or ODP).
• Experience: At least 1 year recent theatre experience.
• Flexibility: Dependant on your skills and experience, this role includes Nights, Weekends and On-calls. As a senior theatre practitioner you will be expected to lead the team out of hours.
• Bonus: Current Surgical First Assistant (SFA) module/competencies or Anaesthetic Nurse qualification for Registered Nurses.

Why Join Us?We are committed to your growth. You will be supported by our dedicated Practice Development Lead with ongoing education. Long-term, this role is designed to evolve into a senior leadership position within the peri-operative team. Apply NowIf you are a proactive leader with a passion for quality care, we want to hear from you.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle to work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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Essential: - Willingness to undertake degree study; - Registered Nurse/ODP with current NMC/HCPC registration; - Commitment to ongoing professional development; - Awareness of NHS Plan targets relating to patients who attend the Theatre; - Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures; - Able to organise workload of others and delegate; - Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a senior role in theatres

Desirable: - Post graduate study such as Anaesthetic Nurse/ SFA; - Evidence of leadership experience underpinned by study

Essential: - Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patientsv

Essential: - Act as professional role model; - Able to use initiative to cope in a variety of situations; - Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation; - Good time management skills; - Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure; - Able to work as part of a team and support others; - Act in ways that support equality and diversity

Essential: - Be willing to take part and lead in training and development opportunities; - Ability to adapt to change within working situation; - Able to be flexible in relation to service demands

Essential: - Communicates with a wide range of people on day-to-day matters; - Excellent communication skills; - Professional approach