Theatre Practitioner/ODP

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated ODPs or Anaesthetic Nurses to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Located near beautiful beaches, this role offers a chance to work across various specialties, including general surgery and trauma. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance. With extensive learning opportunities and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease

Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on services and products

Qualifications

• Evidence of training in anaesthetic roles is essential.
• Newly qualified or experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Utilize anaesthetic skills to support peri-operative patient needs.
• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care in accordance with Trust policies.

Skills

Anaesthetic skills

Patient-focused care

Communication

Infection control

Education

ODP qualification

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Are you an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care and an appreciation for the sea, countryside, and fresh air? This could be the perfect job for you!

We are seeking ODPs or Anaesthetic Nurses to join our teams in Scarborough and Bridlington. Our facilities include eight theatres across two sites, covering specialties such as 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, enabling some of the best same-day discharge rates for joint replacements nationally.

Our services include a 24-hour emergency theatre, and we are actively involved in cardiac arrest teams, trauma teams, and paediatric emergency teams, ensuring dynamic and varied workdays.

Daily responsibilities involve utilizing your anaesthetic skills to support peri-operative patient needs and assisting emergency response teams with airway management for deteriorating patients. Evidence of training in these roles is essential.

Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, we want to hear from you! We offer a diverse work environment and are located minutes from beautiful beaches, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, maintaining accurate records
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to provide appropriate information
• Promote positive relationships among all staff involved in patient care
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Perform duties across different wards/departments as required by service demands
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures
• Engage in education and training opportunities

Our benefits include:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits, including a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days depending on NHS service
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions requiring relocation; please contact the recruiting department for details
• Paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned absences
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products including dining, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance

For more details on our benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages. For informal inquiries or visits, contact:
Name: Duncan Fryer
Job Title: Principal ODP/Team Leader PACU
Email: [e-mail]