Theatre Practitioner - ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking an Anaesthetics Practitioner to cover operating theatres and mentor ODP students. The role involves 24/7 shifts, and applicants must hold a UK recognised qualification in anaesthetics. This position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development within a dedicated team focused on clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• UK recognised qualification in anaesthetics required.
• Applications from ODP students soon to qualify are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Cover operating theatres at the East Surrey Hospital site.
• Provide 24/7 cover requiring shift rotation and on-call commitment.
• Participate in mentoring ODP students.
• Support the Practice Development team and contribute to clinical expertise.

Education

UK recognised qualification in anaesthetics

Applications from ODP students soon to qualify

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to join us at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as we continue to expand the range of services provided within our theatre complex. We have 10 operating theatres at our East Surrey site and the Trust has dedicated CEPOD, Trauma and Orthopaedic theatres. Colorectal and upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmic, ENT, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Dental, Urology, and remote area general anaesthetics. We are continuing to develop our anaesthetic Service and need you to help us!

Responsibilities

• Cover operating theatres at the East Surrey Hospital site and occasional cover at Crawley Day Surgery Unit.
• Provide 24/7 cover requiring shift rotation, night duty and on-call commitment.
• Participate in mentoring ODP students.
• Support the Practice Development team and contribute to clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• UK recognised qualification in anaesthetics.
• Applications from ODP students soon to qualify are welcomed.

Training & Development

We offer an on-going training programme. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in mentoring these students. We positively encourage staff development and have a robust Practice Development team who support Clinical Practice and ongoing clinical expertise. We are committed to the development of our staff and have a commitment to additional courses to equip our staffs with the necessary skills in their daily activities through our local Universities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service), thereafter individuals will progress up the pay steps in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. For part time roles you will receive a pro rata’s salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked in accordance with AfC and all medical and dental terms and conditions.

Note: Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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