Job Description

Join a world-leader in cancer treatment and research.



Work with a successful operating team, and an award-winning organisation which invests in its staff.



We are looking for an experienced, motivated, forward thinking, ODP/ Registered Nurse to work in our Surgical Theatres and Brachytherapy departments on a bank only contract. Our Oncology theatre suite specialises in Colorectal, Plastic, Urology and Gynaecology. Including robotic surgery using Da Vinci Xi Robots. This is an Adult only patient group.



Successful candidates must have experience as a theatre practitioner in at least one area, anaesthetics, recovery (including level 2 patients) or scrub and hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration. Teaching/ Mentoring experience is preferrable.



At The Christie Theatres we see staff health and wellbeing as our underpinning drive in delivering excellent patient care. In return we are seeking professional, flexible, motivated, and committed team members, capable of delivering high quality, patient focused care. For rates of pay information, please contact the below contact prior to application.



The primary focus of the post is to ensure that all patients and families receive high quality patient centred care, reflecting the Trust objectives, values and vision. The post holder will assess, plan implement and evaluate the care for these patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. The practitioner will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.



The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff patients and carers. The post holder will also provide clinical support and effective clinical leadership within the theatre setting. The practitioner will have extensive knowledge of theatre practice and be actively involved in the teaching and assessing of junior staff in line with current National and local standards and best practice.



The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.



We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.



We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Education, Leadership and Clinical Practice



To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery/Scrub Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient.



To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.



To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.



Liase and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.



Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team.



Ensure proficiency with all medical equipment before use in accordance with the trust medical device policy.



Liase with the peri-operative teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.



Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.



Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.



The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.



To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.



Take responsibility for your own professional development.



Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.



To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.



Demonstrate professional accountability.



Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.



Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.



Offer help and advice to the patient's relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.



Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.



Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.



Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.



After training be able to use the scan track system and track/trace all medical devices used in theatre.



Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.