Theatre Practitioner

Joining the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly, dynamic service committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement while supporting the delivery of outstanding surgical care to our patients:

Delivering high standards of perioperative patient care.

Assisting in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required.

Supporting complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures.

Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Maintaining patient safety and adhering to theatre policies, standards and infection prevention practices.

Participating in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a passionate and caring practitioner to develop their theatre career within a specialist surgical environment at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practice (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.

To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.

Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Trust Values

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

EDI

Essential: - ll staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Communication

Essential: - Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team