Job Description

The Lead Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedicsforms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open in spring 2024 and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust's capacity for planned surgical procedures.The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all within a dedicated elective building.The Centre willexpand orthopaedic surgical capacity across Kent and Medway, playing an important part in elective recovery and the reduction of patient waiting times across the region.Main duties of the jobYou will be leading the team, working closely with management and other healthcare professionals, as well as supervising, supporting and developing junior staff, encouraging the delivery of high-quality care and experiences to patients.The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre will work alongside our existing services to provide care. Our amazing Maidstone Orthopaedic Centre (MOU) and Maidstone Short Stay Unit (MSSU) will all continue.We're looking for an experienced Theatre Practitioner to be part of the senior team leading Registered Theatre Practitioners and Support Workers and you will also work closely with surgical teams to deliver high quality patient care. You should demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, work well under pressure and be experienced in change management. You will be expected to work within the person specification of a band 7 healthcare professional.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the duties of the role.About usWorking for your organisationMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number359-6967085-T3Job locationsMaidstone HospitalHermitage LaneMaidstoneME16 9QQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN Part 1 or 2/RSCN part 8 or 15 C&G 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree
• Relevant specialist Course (183/176/100)
• Or ODP Level III Diploma/Degree, evidence of CPD
• Preparation for mentors (998) or C&G Educated to degree level.
• Demonstrate experience in teaching in the clinical setting and/or University/College
• 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree Relevant specialist Course

Desirable

• First assistance course
• Leadership Course
• Front line management course
• Working towards Masters

Experience/KnowledgeEssential

• Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
• Change Management
• Demonstrate evidence based practice
• Facilitation of learning environment.
• Risk Management
• Audit & research
• Clinical Governance
• Current NHS Issues
• Orthopaedic Theatre Experience

Desirable

• Recruitment & selection under undertaking IPR
• Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
• Budgetary Control
• Evidence of advanced practice in theatre practice

SkillsEssential

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to organise people and staff to ensure the service within area of responsibility is delivered to required standards and targets
• Able to motivate and gain commitment from others
• Able to analyse future requirements and plan and implement a strategic course of action
• Ability to provide written material eg reports
• Ability to effectively manage resources; people, finance and facilities to maintain and improve services

Desirable

• Clinical expertise and clinical teaching skills
• Organisational and administrative skills
• IT skills and ability to access and utilise web-based resources
• Demonstrate innovative, flexible approaches to problem solving
• Be open to new ideas

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN Part 1 or 2/RSCN part 8 or 15 C&G 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree
• Relevant specialist Course (183/176/100)
• Or ODP Level III Diploma/Degree, evidence of CPD
• Preparation for mentors (998) or C&G Educated to degree level.
• Demonstrate experience in teaching in the clinical setting and/or University/College
• 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree Relevant specialist Course

Desirable

• First assistance course
• Leadership Course
• Front line management course
• Working towards Masters

Experience/KnowledgeEssential

• Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
• Change Management
• Demonstrate evidence based practice
• Facilitation of learning environment.
• Risk Management
• Audit & research
• Clinical Governance
• Current NHS Issues
• Orthopaedic Theatre Experience

Desirable

• Recruitment & selection under undertaking IPR
• Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
• Budgetary Control
• Evidence of advanced practice in theatre practice

SkillsEssential

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to organise people and staff to ensure the service within area of responsibility is delivered to required standards and targets
• Able to motivate and gain commitment from others
• Able to analyse future requirements and plan and implement a strategic course of action
• Ability to provide written material eg reports
• Ability to effectively manage resources; people, finance and facilities to maintain and improve services

Desirable

• Clinical expertise and clinical teaching skills
• Organisational and administrative skills
• IT skills and ability to access and utilise web-based resources
• Demonstrate innovative, flexible approaches to problem solving
• Be open to new ideas

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