Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner Band 5 Nurse or ODP

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their dedicated theatre team. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in the perioperative setting, ensuring effective clinical assessments, and maintaining standards of care. With a strong focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in supporting surgical procedures across various specialties. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about patient care and theatre practice. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare delivery!

Benefits

Free Car Parking

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Access to Staff Lounge

Minimum 27 Days Annual Leave

In-house Training Courses

Discounted Hospital Restaurant

Staff Health and Wellbeing Services

Structured Pay Scheme

Onsite Creche Facilities

Qualifications

• Essential experience in scrub and/or anaesthetics required.
• UK professional registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in the operating theatre.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Scrub and/or Anaesthetics Experience

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

UK Professional Registration

Job description

Main area Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner Registered Nurse or ODP Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 292-6851038-SCC

Employer The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Alexandra Hospital Town Harlow Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum plus 5% High Cost Area Supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 31/12/2024 23:59

Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner Band 5 Nurse or ODP

Band 5

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.

Job overview

To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the perioperative setting.

It is essential the applicant has previous experience in scrub and/or anaesthetics.

Theatre practitioners are required by Princess Alexandra NHS Trust following the restructuring of the hospital. You will be part of a talented team dedicated to delivering excellent care and will participate in all aspects of theatre care, including paediatrics and a range of specialities.

Main duties of the job

• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives/carers to provide patients and relatives/carers with information and advice and to liaise with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team regarding their surgery.
• Provide and maintain effective clinical assessment to ensure that patient care is planned and evaluated and related to the individual needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
• Ensure that all documentation is comprehensively completed in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and Trust guidance.

What we can offer you:

• Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
• Free car parking for our staff
• Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
• Minimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
• Access to NHS Pension scheme
• Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
• Onsite creche facilities
• Annual appraisals with career pathways
• In-house training courses
• Discounted hospital restaurant
• Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
• Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
• All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months.
• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Elbert Banhaw Job title Charge Nurse Deputy Team Leader Orthopaedics Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01279 973149