Bank Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank hours

Flexible working

Job summary

Epsom General Hospital in Epsom seeks an Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5) to join the Staff Bank. Flexible roles across theatres, with opportunities for higher banding/rates depending on NHS experience.

Bank hours are 37.5 per week, with site-based shifts and NHS terms and conditions. Depending on prior NHS experience and the specific role, either Theatre Anaesthetics or ODP duties will apply; joining confirms your commitment to high standards of patient care and

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in theatre or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and the theatre team.
• Deliver support and care to required standards within the clinical area.
• Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where related equipment or techniques are used.
• Communicate professionally at all times and complete routine documents clearly.

Skills

6 Months Experience

Education

RGN Level 1 / RODP Basic Life Support Course

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner Band 5 Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Bank Hours 37.5 hours per week (Flexible Working) Job ref 343-6111336-ALL-NC

Site Epsom General Hospital Town Epsom Salary £20.25 - £31.66 Bank Salary period Hourly Closing 31/10/2026 23:59

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Anaesthetic Nurse /OperatingDepartment Practitioners to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre team.
2. To deliver support and care to the required standards as directed within the
specific clinical area.
3. Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where specifically related equipment or
techniques are used and practiced.
4. Respond positively to unplanned activities outside of normal routines.
5. Plan work in advance to ensure deadlines are met.
6. Maintain 2 of the 3 specialties within the theatre environment and rotate between
them

1. To communicate in a professional manner at all times using the appropriate
mechanisms.
2. To complete routine documents clearly and accurately according to local policy.
3. To attend appropriate meetings and contribute by discussing,questioning and
checking for mutual understanding.
4. To seek out additional information about a situation in addition to what has been given.
5. To show sensitivity and understanding when dealing with clients and colleagues.
6. Assists team in gathering basic information and measuring service delivery.
7. Actively seeks to understand proposed service improvements and the changes
required

Working for our organisation

• \"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.\"
• OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Committed to personal development which consolidates training.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice which will
contribute to the delivery of quality service.
3. Contribute to the learning and development of others by teaching,
supporting and coaching within own discipline.
4. Cultivates a learning environment which encourages innovation and
continuous improvement.
Professional / Leadership

1. To exercise accountable and professionalism in practice.
2. To maintain confidentiality of patients, staff and relatives at all times.
3. To be aware of policies relating to the data protection act.
4. To ensure that the Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
5. Accept responsibility and / or demonstrate initiative within own work
areas.
6. Advises and guides others on established, well known operating
procedures.
7. Leads a single activity or small functional team.

Experience

• 6 Months Experience
• RGN Level 1 / RODP Basic Life Support Course