Operating Department Practitioner /Anaesthetic Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exmouth, Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Anaesthetic Nurse to join the Heavitree Day Case Team. You will work with the Day Surgery unit to deliver safe perioperative care for adults and children, including airway management, in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The post offers training, development opportunities, and a predictable day pattern with no unsociable hours, and a chance to

Qualifications

• Full-time Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Anaesthetic Nurse
• Experience in perioperative care and airway management preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative care to adult and paediatric patients.
• Support Day Surgery Unit operations and improve patient flow.
• Participate in training of students and staff; adapt to rotating theatres as needed.

Skills

Airway management

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Education

Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Nursing registration (RN/RMN)

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking to appoint a full time Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Anaesthetic Nurse to join the Heavitree Day Case Team. The post holder will work closely with the Day Surgery team to deliver a high quality, safe service for patients undergoing surgical procedures. This includes supporting the peri operative patient pathway and contributing to difficult airway management, with full training and support provided.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for delivering care to adult and paediatric surgical patients without direct supervision. They must adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. In addition, they will be expected to participate in the training and development of students and other team members.

More detail about the role

We are seeking to appoint dynamic, dedicated registered operating department practitioner / registered anaesthetic nurse.

The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients undergoing surgery, working as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. You will also need the flexibility to support the Day Surgery Units in Exmouth and Tiverton, as well as main theatres, when required. You will play a key role in delivering high quality care within a professional, supportive and friendly environment, with full training and ongoing support provided by our Clinical Educators.

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. The role also offers an excellent work-life balance, with no unsociable hours such as weekends, bank holidays or night shifts.

If you are a strong communicator, have excellent interpersonal skills, are hardworking and would like to make a meaningful difference within this service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Heavitree Day Case Unit comprises three theatres and a pain suite. The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Heavitree Day Case Unit provides a wide range of day case surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including Upper GI, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT (Adults and Paediatrics), Maxillofacial surgery and pain procedures, including permanent spinal cord implant surgery.

The Unit currently operates from 07:30 to 19:00, with plans to extend opening hours to 20:00 to support theatre lists across specialties under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Working Pattern

Full and part time hours available. Unit open : 08:00-18:00 and plans are underway to close the unit at 20.00 hours

Interview Date

To be confirmed

As an inclusive employer

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit.

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.