Band 6 - Senior Theatre Practitioner, Theatres - Recovery SACH in Watford

Here at St. Albans City Hospital (SACH) Theatres we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic theatre practitioners to join our friendly, professional multi-disciplinary team. We offer rotational opportunities for staff in order for them to develop and/or maintain their skills., We welcome both Registered Nurses and ODPs alike. Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst also having the ability to work under their own initiative. Our values are as important to our workforce as they are to our patients and we are Empowered, Committed, Professional and Inclusive in relation to our patient care and multidisciplinary workforce. Be responsible for the safe management of the post anaesthetised/surgical patient and in doing so promote the safe discharge of the patient to ward care. Be responsible for the monitoring and nursing management of the surgical patient e.g. airway management, wounds, drains and pain management. Demonstrate clear leadership qualities in order to perform day to day managerial tasks, including allocation of staff etc., SACH is the Surgical Centre for elective surgery and comprises of 8 theatres with the main specialities including Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Pain and Breast surgery. You will be fully supported upon joining WHTH and each new starter will be assigned a buddy to support them through a structured induction package. This includes a customised supernumerary period for all new starters which allows you to work and learn alongside experienced practitioners who will support you. There is a multitude of learning, training and development opportunities within WHTH. Supporting your continuous professional development is important to us. Whether you are a Theatre Support Worker looking to develop a career into nursing within theatres or as an ODP or into senior management we will support where possible or advise of, a training and development pathway for you.

• First level registration with the NMC.
• ODP registration
• Evidence of professional development, Working towards a degree
• ILS/ALS.
• Post-registration education programme related to speciality., Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
• Understanding of principles of budget management, Considerable experience within the specialty
• Teaching and facilitating experience
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care.
• Experience as a Band 5.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance & Benchmarking
• Skills and ability,
• Ability to articulate a vision for theatre practitioners.
• Ability to command the confidence of colleagues.
• Effective team working and facilitation skills with an ability to work autonomously as appropriate
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to write clear concise and relevant reports, communication orally and inwritten form with clarity and precision.
• Familiar with the concept of clinical supervision, Computer literate Experience of evaluating clinical practice using research and/or audit techniquesWith a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and