Theatre Practitioner (Nurse/ODP) - Flexible Hours

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Theatre Staff Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5). The role supports anaesthetic, scrub and circulating duties within a busy operating theatre, covering a 24-hour roster over seven days.

We require candidates with NMC/HCPC registration and ODP/anaesthetic qualifications, willing to work acrossSpecialties including Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT and Orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Post graduate registration with NMC/HCPC where applicable.
• An anaesthetic qualification recognised by AAGBI.
• Diploma or equivalent in Operating Department Practice.
• Qualification as Surgical First Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the training and development of junior staff.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient is entered on the relevant care pathway for timely treatment.
• Attend the Team brief / Debrief and safety officer duties ensuring staffing, checks and handover documentation.
• Ensure Covid status and AGP requirements are ascertained for smooth operating list.
• Take part in MDT meetings for morning and evening handovers in line with anaesthetic/surgical requirements.
• Participate in audits and governance meetings as required.

Skills

Team working

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Clinical competence as Surgical First

Education

Postgraduate registration (NMC/HCPC)

Diploma or equivalent in Operating Department Practice

Qualification as Surgical First Assistant

Tools

EPR systems

Job description

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Theatre Staff Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5). The role supports anaesthetic, scrub and circulating duties within a busy operating theatre, covering a 24-hour roster over seven days.

We require candidates with NMC/HCPC registration and ODP/anaesthetic qualifications, willing to work acrossSpecialties including Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT and Orthopaedics.