Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Nurse

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking an enthusiastic ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover. You will join a dynamic theatre team and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting with clinical work in various departments and participating in training programs for nursing students. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive work environment

Diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Commitment to participate in shifts, on-calls, nights, and weekends.
• Assist anaesthetists and surgeons with clinical work.
• Maintain a safe environment for patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible, high-quality patient care.
• Assist skilled team members in the operating department.
• Participate in training programmes for operating department practitioners.

Skills

High-quality patient care

Collaboration with surgical teams

Mentorship skills

Job description

Fixed term 12 months Maternity Cover - 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service at the Hillingdon & Mount Vernon Hospital NHS Trust for an enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly, dynamic, and hardworking theatre team.

The Hillingdon Hospital & Mount Vernon NHS Trust is a busy district general hospital situated near London's Heathrow Airport. A diagnostic and treatment centre at Mount Vernon Hospital will provide day care and elective surgery for the Hillingdon area. This Treatment Centre offers excellent learning and development opportunities for staff.

The work is interesting and varied, with a fast pace, but we can offer a friendly and supportive environment with a strong commitment to continuing professional development, along with all the benefits of working for a Foundation Trust.

Our theatre suite at the Hillingdon & Mount Vernon sites comprises 13 theatres and 2 recovery units. Specialities include robotics, orthopaedics/trauma, gynaecology, urology, dental, pain, ophthalmic, and general surgery. This department provides 24-hour theatre services, including obstetrics.

A commitment to participate in shifts, on-calls, nights, and weekends is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide responsible, high-quality patient care, maintaining standards in accordance with agreed policies.
2. Assist skilled team members in the operating department and other areas of the Trust as required.
3. Maintain standards to achieve and sustain a quality service.
4. Participate in training programmes for operating department practitioners and act as a facilitator/mentor for pre-registration and post-registration nursing students in Theatre.

About Working for Our Organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services.

Services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, making urgent improvements in infection prevention and control, and working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authorities, neighboring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care while progressing the development of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

Our staff of over 3,500 are proud to serve nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding healthcare provider through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, and delivering the best care where needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Assist anaesthetists and surgeons with all aspects of clinical work, including coverage at various sites and departments such as obstetrics, CT/MRI scan rooms, ECT suite, A&E Resus, CCU, and others.
2. Work directly with surgeons and anaesthetists in preparing and delivering all medical/surgical procedures in theatres and anaesthetic rooms.
3. Ensure a safe environment for patient treatment within theatres and anaesthetic rooms.

Please review the full job description attached.

Note: The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. All contracts are under Agenda for Change terms, subject to evaluation or matching processes. We welcome applications from all community sections to ensure workforce diversity. Priority will be given to candidates at risk in London or undergoing NHS London Redeployment if they meet the essential criteria. Applications from those not meeting the registration or role requirements will be rejected.

If you do not hear within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

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