Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Surgery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Participation in On Call rota
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in On call rota)
- Job ref
- 279-6285525-MAY24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Theatre Nurse
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 position scrub nurse. We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic nurse with experience within Cardiac Theatres.
The unit consists of 2 operating and 1 Hybrid theatre which operate from 07:30 to 17:30 Monday – Friday for elective cases and also a 7 day 24 hour emergency on-call service. This consists of one week night and one weekend a month.
If you’re committed to developing your career within cardiac theatres we can offer you support in your personal development in advancing your knowledge and experience. We have a well-established senior team on board; who will be able to support your learning and development.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate good managerial, organisational and communication skills, as well as, maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
You will be expected to contribute to the on-call service, coordinating shifts and be prepared to be the team leader on occasions. The role will also include mentoring and support for junior members of the team.
If you want to work in this exciting and challenging environment then we would like to hear from you. Please contact Sheena Antony Theatre Manager, 01273664474 [email protected] if you feel you are the right person for this role.
Informal visits are recommended.
Main duties of the job
The post holder contributes and actively participates in the smooth and efficient management of the three cardiac theatres within a tertiary centre, with planned surgery for four patients each day, five days a week. The unit performs all types of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacements and aortic dissection repairs. The department operates an on call service for out of hours emergency surgery both on weekdays and weekends. The department promotes a positive learning environment and accommodates pre and post registration student placements. In support of the Cardiac Theatre manager, the post holder is responsible for the operational management and co-ordination of elective and emergency activity within the cardiac theatre environment. To lead, develop and maintain safe and effective standards of care using research and evidence-based practice and manage a designated team of staff. To provide clinical day to day supervision and leadership to junior staff and to act as mentor and assessor.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Assist and support the theatre manager in the effective management of the department in accordance with the Trusts Personnel Policies and Procedures
· To co-ordinate daily departmental activities and maximise department resource potential
· Act as team leader regularly, takes charge of staff and plans own work load and others effectively
· Organise staff deployment within the department including duty rosters, to ensure adequate skill mix to cover the needs of the specialities and department
· Assist in monitoring of budgetary expenditure in relation to the care Centre and theatre department, identifying and applying cost-efficient practice
· Implement new theatre procedures, prepare and instigate new departmental policies when required .
· Assume first on call responsibilities, dealing with emergency surgery ( at least one in four and a weekend on call in 4 weeks rota)
· Utilises information technology for operating theatre administration
· Ensuring that Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are complied with
· Participates in the ethos of clinical governance, particularly with relation to risk management, participating in reporting and handling clinical incidents
· To report and arrange repairs/maintenance of equipment
· Ensure adequate cleaning of theatres is carried out according to theatre policy
· Organise, chair and participate in unit meetings within cardiac theatres Leadership
· Works towards achieving the trusts objectives as laid out in the nursing and midwifery strategy
For full details please see attached Job Description
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- NMC registraition
- Theatre experience
Desirable criteria
- Any Leadership courses
- Previous experience of leadership roles
Equality,Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sheena Antony
- Job title
- Cardiac Theatre Nurses manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 664474
- Additional information
Val Rosales- Charge nurse- 01273 664474
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