Lead Practitioner Theatres (Podiatry and Orthopaedics)

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within Mexborough Theatres covering both podiatry and orthopaedics.

Location: Mexborough Theatres (Rotation to other sites may be required)

Main duties of the job

The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years' experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice and be able to work dual role. It is desirable to hold the advanced life support qualification or be willing to complete.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.

The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week, however part-time 30 hours will be considered.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.

Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.

Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7.

The post will involve the successful candidate to undertake advanced life support.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
• Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
• Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
• Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
• Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems

Desirable

• Experience of team building and leadership.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• ODP with current HCPC registration or NMC registered Nurse with relevant anaesthetic skills
• Degree or evidence of degree level study
• Demonstrate professional post-registration development
• Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Willingness to complete degree

Desirable

• Participation in management / leadership courses.
• ALS trained

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years anaesthetic/scrub experience
• Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
• Evidence of department management under supervision
• Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities

Desirable

• Evidence of research based practice
• Able to work across Anaesthetic/and Surgical duties
• Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance