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Job SummaryWe are looking for theatre Practitioners/Nurses/ODP to join our theatres team covering a range of specialties. Experience in theatres is desirable but not essential as attitude to learning and a good work ethic is equally important. We are a major trauma centre caring for many specialities. We are a busy department & our work is both stimulating and rewarding and you will be supported by ourselves and the education team throughout.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the jobAs a Band 5 you will be working within the cluster of Theatre Central. Your main duties include assisting the surgical team with all operations and all care required for a patients journey through theatre. The Trust is a 24 hour major trauma centre and scrub practitioners will be expected to participate in the 7 day service, working to meet the service demand. As a team we are dedicated to delivering high quality care for our patients and currently have an exciting and ongoing programme for improvement, which allows us to constantly review our practice and perioperative pathways. Our pathways are developed in consultation with patients and users of this service.About UsWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted10 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number216-AM-S7312264Job locationsDerriford HospitalPlymouthPL6 8DHJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and trainingMaintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, whichsignificantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.For further details please see attached JD&PS.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and trainingMaintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, whichsignificantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.For further details please see attached JD&PS.Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialCompetent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery Proven evidence of recent CPDDesirableAbility to demonstrate managerial or leadership potentialQualificationsEssentialRegistered with NMC/HCPC Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experienceDesirableAccredited specialist trainingAptitude & AbilitiesEssentialAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skillsDesirableDemonstrate awareness of financial constraintsPerson SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skillsDesirableDemonstrate awareness of financial constraintsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalPlymouthPL6 8DHEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalPlymouthPL6 8DHEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr