Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse (Theatres)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS Pension

Nursery salary sacrifice

Car lease

Cycle to work

Annual leave

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ODP, anaesthetic nurse or theatre practitioner to join the Ophthalmic Theatre Day Case Unit. You will cover anaesthetics, scrub, recovery, circulate and escort patients from day case to ophthalmology theatres, with training provided. A supportive team environment and opportunities to develop in a specialist ophthalmic setting are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic settings preferred.
• Full training provided for ophthalmology role.
• Ability to work across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery areas.

Responsibilities

• Cover Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery and Circulate as required.
• Escort patients from Day Case Ward to Ophthalmology theatres.
• Coordinate Operating Theatre when needed and support senior staff.

Skills

Ophthalmic theatre

Anaesthetic nursing

Scrub experience

Job description

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.

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ODP, Anaesthetic Nurse or Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetic/Scrub team within the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) Theatres Day Case Unit.

Our friendly and busy department delivers a wide range of ophthalmic surgical procedures across the Cataract, Corneal, Retinal, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic and General Ophthalmology specialties. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team committed to providing high-quality patient care in a specialist environment.

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will cover Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery, Circulate, Day Case Ward and Escort patients from our day case unit to Ophthalmology Theatres.

Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Once fully competent the post holder will also co-ordinate the Operating Theatre as designated, in support of, or on the absence of the Band 6 and 7 Senior Practitioner.

You may occasionally need to work at our other Theatre site in Axminster & CEE when needed.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours. Full time hours, Including some Weekends and On Calls

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:

Vince Matawaran- Clinical Manager WEEU Theatre Day Case - Email: [e-mail]

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.

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

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.

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.

Attached documents:

• Job Description - ODP Anaesthetic Nurse Theatre Practitioner.doc