Job summaryHere at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we care for our staff as much as we care for our patients, and we would encourage you to come and join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.Being a small district general hospital there is a real community feel, and all staff participate in a variety of out of work interests, from spinning Classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five a side football at nearby Queens Park.Our department of 12 Operating Theatres provides a structured induction programme offering supernumerary time to help you settle into your role and is tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. All this is fully facilitated by our own Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.Main duties of the jobAs part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by providing skilled assistance to clinicians' during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia and the undertaking of both scrubbing and circulating duties within a wide range of surgical specialities. They will also provide skilled care in PACU and ensure that the highest possible standards of individualised patient care are always maintained. The post holder will also have delegated responsibility for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.About usWe believe that everyone should have the right work-life balance and that work should fit in with the rest of your life and not rule your life! We positively encourage flexible working arrangements and will try to accommodate all staff requests whilst still meeting the needs of the service. We believe that a happy workforce is a productive and caring workforce.Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers the following staff benefitsEmployer and employee contributory pension scheme.27 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) and rises with service plus bank holidays.Access to the cycle to work scheme.Flexible working opportunities.Accessible local transport.Onsite parking facilities.Not only this but we also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, which can be viewed athttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/work-us/information-candidates/employee-benefitsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more:@hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRHWhat to do nextIf you have any further questions or if youd like to come and meet us and have a chat, please contact Donna Botham and Steve Jones Theatre Leads on 01246 516262 or email donna.botham@nhs.netsjones60@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialPossess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)Current NMC/HCPC Registration. Students awaiting final results or registration are also eligible to applyAnaesthetic qualification (RGN)Evidence of relevant ongoing professional developmentDesirableRelevant teaching qualification/ mentorship module & experience of supporting students in practiceRelevant post qualification theatre/PACU experienceRGN with relevant anaesthetic qualificationExperienceEssentialAn understanding of patient care within the operating theatre & the provision of individualised careWorks within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC, possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)DesirableBroad range of theatre/PACU experienceBroad health care experience or working within hospital areas other than the Operating DepartmentExperience of working within a multidisciplinary teamExperience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff developmentExperience of utilising operating department IT management systems (eg ORMIS)Experience of documentation & record keepingKnowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for thisSkills and KnowledgeEssentialGood organisational and time management skillsGood communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary teamBroad understanding of current health care issuesKnowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the roleAble to effectively manage resources (both human & material)DesirableExperience of emergency and elective workPost registration experience in theatres/PACUUnderstanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the rolePersonal AttributesEssentialAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the serviceProfessional imageDesirableAble to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do soAbility to manage own workload and prioritise takesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal HospitalCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLEmployer's websitehttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)