Job summaryTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate surgical and anaesthetic care in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient's needs, maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care. Provide individualised care, acting as the patient's advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment, within agreed policies and procedures.Demonstrate leadership that will encourage and promote effective teamwork, provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care, whilst actively supporting and when required deputising for the Lead Practitioner in the management of the healthcare environment.Support innovative clinical practice, and contribute to implementing care policies based on national and local strategies for health care.Main duties of the jobEye Theatre Daycase Unit, based at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton within the Kings Treatment Centre at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for a full time Senior Theatre Practitioner with a high level of professionalism to help develop our wide ranging Theatre service.Perform all the tasks of an ODP/anaesthetic nurse or scrub practitioner, or a combination of these roles.To co-ordinate, organise and take responsibility and accountability for the team within the EDCU. The successful candidate will also work, when necessary within other specialities in surgical theatres, including emergency theatres.Provide specialist clinical advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/ relatives, carers in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team.The successful candidate will be an integral part of the MDT and should be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and support junior staff. You must show enthusiastic leadership skills and the ability to act as a Line Manager.Closing date of applications: 23rd June 2024Interview date: 05th July 2024About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts about our Trust:We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersPerson SpecificationExperienceEssentialDemonstrable theatre experienceDesirableExperience of ophthalmology surgeryRegistrationEssentialNMC or ODP RegistrationQualificationEssentialTeaching qualification/mentorshipDesirableEvidence of working in a link roleCommitmentEssentialFlexiable and adaptable to the serviceCommunicationEssentialAbility to maintain and establish relationships in teamDemonstrates ability to work effectively with patients and MDTDesirableUnderstands barriers to communicationAble to persuade and negotiateAnalytical skillsEssentialDemonstrates problem solving skillsDesirableDemonstrates calm manner in emergency situationsPlanning and OrganisationEssentialAble to plan and organise own time and othersAble to prioritseDesirableDemonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environmentPatient CareEssentialEnthusiasm for providing high quality patient careDesirableRecognises the importance of MDTDisclosure 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Derby HospitalUttoxeter roadDerbyDE22 3NEEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)