Theatre Practitioner/ ODP

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values, Weston General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a flexible approach to be part of our Main Theatres and Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU).

We are currently looking for a member of staff to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week, with Anaesthetic experience.

Weston Theatres is a small, friendly unit with a real passion for delivering the highest standards of care. We have 6 theatres; 2 in our Surgical Day Case Unit and 4 in our Main Theatre Unit.

We cover a wide range of specialities including general & colorectal surgery, breast surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and trauma.

The working pattern you would be expected to fulfil within your working hours up to 37.5 will include a range of shifts as well as nights and weekends

The ideal applicant will have skills or knowledge in anaesthetics. Eagerness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach., + In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.

• Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.

• Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.

• Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)

• Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard

• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.

• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients

• Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.

• Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection

• Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate., the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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