Practice Development Nurse/ODP

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Practice Development Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join their Theatre educational team. This pivotal role involves mentoring and coaching clinical teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that aligns with the Trust's vision. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background and a passion for teaching, focusing on developing best practices in surgical procedures. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to modernizing healthcare and fostering an inclusive environment for all staff members.

Qualifications

• Experienced registered Nurse or ODP with mentorship qualification.
• Strong interest in education and peri-operative departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and coaching to clinical teams in theatres.
• Support ODP students and newly qualified staff in best practices.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Teaching

Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Qualification in Mentorship or Training

Job description

Practice Development Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, motivated individual to join the Theatre educational team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering Trust objectives and ensuring that care within this specialty reflects the Trust's vision and values.

This role requires the ability to provide positive mentoring, coaching, and development to clinical teams across all theatre specialties, acting as a role model in all activities.

The ideal applicant will be an experienced registered Nurse or ODP with a qualification in mentorship or training, possess a positive teaching style, have an interest in education, and a good understanding of the Peri-operative Departments.

This position will primarily support ODP students, newly qualified staff, existing scrub practitioners, and theatre support workers, focusing on developing and teaching best practices around the Surgical Scrub Role.

If you are a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Nurse or ODP, we would love to hear from you.

The role is predominantly clinical, with allocated time for administrative tasks.

Northampton General Hospital, one of the largest employers in the area, is on an exciting journey of modernization and efficiency improvements. We have entered into a Group Model with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We aim to recruit the best people to deliver services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help unlock everyone's full potential. We value effective communication and strive to promote our vacancies inclusively across all communities.

We are a Defence-positive trust, supporting reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people of all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We are committed to working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Our active Networks support colleagues from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels supported and belongs while working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Riti Vishwakarma
• Job Title: Theatres Practice Educator
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]