Theatre Practitioner/ODP

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ODPs or Anaesthetic Nurses passionate about high-quality care. Located in scenic Scarborough, this role offers a dynamic work environment across multiple theatres, ensuring varied experiences each day. With a strong commitment to patient care, you'll play a vital role in emergency and elective procedures. Enjoy generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme, extensive learning opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values diversity. If you're ready to make a difference in a thriving healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with NMC or HPC registration.
• Evidence of training in anaesthetic roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care in line with Trust policies.
• Support emergency response teams with airway needs of patients.

Skills

Anaesthetic skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Qualified Operating Department Practitioner

Teaching qualification

NVQ assessor

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care, but also love the sea, countryside and fresh air? This might be the job for you!

We are looking for ODP's or Anaesthetic Nurses to join us in Scarborough and Bridlington. We run eight theatres over two sites, covering many specialities including; general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT, Max Fax, ophthalmology, obstetrics, elective orthopaedics and trauma.

We have established day surgery wards on both sites and an excellent elective orthopaedic ward, ensuring our same day discharge rates for joint replacements are some of the best in the country.

We cover a 24 hour emergency theatre and are heavily involved in cardiac arrest teams, trauma teams and paediatric emergency teams meaning no two days are the same.

Day to day duties will include using acquired anaesthetic skills to support the anaesthetic needs of the peri-operative patient, as well as supporting the emergency response teams with the airway needs of deteriorating patients. Evidence of training in such roles is essential for any candidates wishing to apply.

Whether you are newly qualified or have a wealth of experience, we want to hear from you! Not only can we provide a varied work day but we are based within minutes of the beaches meaning you can achieve a healthy work life balance.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Professional Registration will be checked before shortlisting- inaccuracies in NMC PIN or HCPC details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification
• NVQ assessor
• Willingness to train as a mentor

Experience

• Previous theatre experience at Band 5

Knowledge

• Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care
• Demonstrate awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice
• Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
• Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH

Behaviours

• Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.
• Capable of lateral thinking
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum/pro rata