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Join to apply for theSenior Theatre Practitionerrole atEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust . East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust About We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. Our vision and values We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence inresearch and innovation . Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials. As a teaching Trust, we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community. Key details Location:Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, St Peter's Road, Margate, CT9 4AN Contract type:Permanent Hours:37.5 hours per week Salary:£37,338 - £44,962 Per annum (Band 6) Job Overview As a theatre team, we aim to provide outstanding care to all patients requiring surgery in the East Kent Area. The role of the Senior Theatre Practitioner is to support the Theatre Coordinators in providing outstanding and efficient care to the patients of East Kent, and to lead theatre teams to ensure the care they provide is safe and effective. We are looking to appoint Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioners to our Trauma and Orthopaedic, General Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynae teams. Responsibilities: Manage a complex agenda of providing hands-on care as well as undertaking a leadership role in the department. Maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in a changing environment. Provide support and assistance to the Theatre Coordinator and Matron to provide a quality service. Qualifications Essential criteria: Registered General Nurse ODP 111 / ODA C&G 752 Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent Preparation of mentors or equivalent - ODP diploma Skills and Experience Essential criteria: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV Drugs and ILS Communication skills Facilitating staff development and empowerment 2 years experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting Other Requirements Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally. Contact: Name: James Lawless Job title: Matron, Theatres QEQM Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01843 235098#J-18808-Ljbffr