Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic Nurse

Job summary

Registered Anaesthetic Practitioner - Band 5

Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Nurse Operating Theatre DepartmentMain Theatres & Day Surgery Band 5

Permanent - Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

If you are ready for a change and want to be part of a great team then come and work here! We are looking for experienced, dynamic, flexible and highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a team and are a seeking a new challenge. The theatre suites here at the RSCH are busy, multi-specialty units committed to delivering a high standard of care.

Your proven leadership and organisation skills along with your ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure in a busy team environment will ensure you are able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and drive to succeed.

You should have experience in a wide range of specialties; proven experience of leading a team and be prepared to support both departments during nights, evenings and weekends.

We are leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery & Robotic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit an internationally recognised centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques.

Main duties of the job

Specialties here include: Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI, Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD. We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases.

Who were looking for:

Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse

Working in teams or with minimum supervision

Experience in a caring role

Competence across a range of skills and specialties, supported by clinical knowledge

For further information regarding your main duties and responsibilities including required skills, qualifications and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification link to the right.

Some of the benefits of joining our team Include:

A strong emphasis on your work/life balance

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts through Vivup

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff

Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.

And so much more

Our recent CQC inspection found us to be providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led. The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.

About us

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.

Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.

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 the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a 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.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year Inc HCAS plus R&R Bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9384-23-0041

Job locations

Egerton Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7XX

Job description

To provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist or surgeon or to work in post anaesthetic care unit as required.

To work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure provision of high quality, individualised patient care.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance in all specialities and areas as required.

To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms and theatres.

To participate in the training, support and induction of students, preceptees, return to practice candidates and new members of staff in theatres.

To be able to hold the priority bleep and undertake role as a member of the priority/trauma team.

Participate in third tier on-call rota.

Provide high quality individualised patient care at all times.

Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating list and anticipated work load.

Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior to undertaking any procedure.

Ensure the safe preparation of the patient for operative procedures.

Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures as required within operational policies.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist or surgeon or to work in post anaesthetic care unit as required.

To work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure provision of high quality, individualised patient care.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance in all specialities and areas as required.

To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms and theatres.

To participate in the training, support and induction of students, preceptees, return to practice candidates and new members of staff in theatres.

To be able to hold the priority bleep and undertake role as a member of the priority/trauma team.

Participate in third tier on-call rota.

Provide high quality individualised patient care at all times.

Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating list and anticipated work load.

Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior to undertaking any procedure.

Ensure the safe preparation of the patient for operative procedures.

Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures as required within operational policies.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of AAGBI, NICE and DAS guidelines.
• Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered pre-existing patient conditions
• Possess underpinning knowledge of pharmacology in perioperative care
• Member of relevant professional body - HCPC or NMC (unless student whereupon pin will be attained upon qualification)

Desirable

• CPD - Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

Qualifications

Essential

• City and Guilds 752/NVQ Level 3/ DipHE in Operating Department Practice.
• Anaesthetic Nurses ENB 182 or equivalent UK recognised qualification in Anaesthetics

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of AAGBI, NICE and DAS guidelines.
• Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered pre-existing patient conditions
• Possess underpinning knowledge of pharmacology in perioperative care
• Member of relevant professional body - HCPC or NMC (unless student whereupon pin will be attained upon qualification)

Desirable

• CPD - Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

Qualifications

Essential

• City and Guilds 752/NVQ Level 3/ DipHE in Operating Department Practice.
• Anaesthetic Nurses ENB 182 or equivalent UK recognised qualification in Anaesthetics

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

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Address

Egerton Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

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Address

Egerton Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ashleigh Oakham

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