Are you ready to be part of something exceptional?
We are seeking passionate, motivated Band 6 Practitioners to join our expanding perioperative teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, including working in our brand-new, state-of-the-art operating theatres within the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). The CASIC centre is due to open this summer and we are recruiting.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation while also gaining a wide range of experience across our established main theatres, day surgery unit, and other clinical areas. We are looking for flexible practitioners who thrive in a varied and dynamic working environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team
- Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of surgical specialties including Robotic, Gynae‑Urology, Maxillo‑facial, ENT, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and General Surgery.
- Be supported in your professional development and career progression
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and excellence
To assist the theatre management team in leading the theatre team in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focussed.
To act as a role model to less experienced staff, ensuring appropriate care of the perioperative patient is planned, implemented and evaluated.
To support the theatre management team in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the FULL job description & person specification attached for further details.
Whether you are newly qualified or looking to broaden your experience, we offer a supportive environment with excellent learning opportunities.
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of surgical services at Royal Surrey.
Clinical: Provide specialist high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times. Uses advanced clinical judgement to assess complex situations, identify risks and implement appropriate, timely actions to ensure safe and effective patient care. Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload. Act as a skilled patient advocate, providing advanced psychological and emotional support during high‑anxiety situations such as the anaesthetic room or local anaesthetic procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Operating Theatre experience with knowledge of the specialty applied for (if relevant)
- Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of NHS, AfPP and NICE guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered preexisting patient conditions.
- CPD – evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse – with current UK NMC Registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner – with current UK HCPC Registration.
- Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience.
- Management Course.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year (per annum) pro‑rata – including high cost area supplements (HCAS).
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We are seeking passionate, motivated Band 6 Practitioners to join our expanding perioperative teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, including working in our brand-new, state-of-the-art operating theatres within the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). The CASIC centre is due to open this summer and we are recruiting.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation while also gaining a wide range of experience across our established main theatres, day surgery unit, and other clinical areas. We are looking for flexible practitioners who thrive in a varied and dynamic working environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team
- Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of surgical specialties including Robotic, Gynae‑Urology, Maxillo‑facial, ENT, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and General Surgery.
- Be supported in your professional development and career progression
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and excellence
To assist the theatre management team in leading the theatre team in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focussed.
To act as a role model to less experienced staff, ensuring appropriate care of the perioperative patient is planned, implemented and evaluated.
To support the theatre management team in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the FULL job description & person specification attached for further details.
Whether you are newly qualified or looking to broaden your experience, we offer a supportive environment with excellent learning opportunities.
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of surgical services at Royal Surrey.
Clinical: Provide specialist high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times. Uses advanced clinical judgement to assess complex situations, identify risks and implement appropriate, timely actions to ensure safe and effective patient care. Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload. Act as a skilled patient advocate, providing advanced psychological and emotional support during high‑anxiety situations such as the anaesthetic room or local anaesthetic procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Operating Theatre experience with knowledge of the specialty applied for (if relevant)
- Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of NHS, AfPP and NICE guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered preexisting patient conditions.
- CPD – evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse – with current UK NMC Registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner – with current UK HCPC Registration.
- Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience.
- Management Course.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year (per annum) pro‑rata – including high cost area supplements (HCAS).
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