Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Registered Nurse)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Norwich is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Registered Nurse) to join their Urology and Gynaecology theatres. The role emphasizes patient-centred care and collaborative working within a supportive team environment, contributing to innovative surgical procedures. Candidates must be registered healthcare professionals and demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills. Competitive salary and NHS benefits are included.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Access to Wagestream

On-site Nursery

Free Park & Ride service

Qualifications

• Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC/Health Professional Register.
• Experience of managing/leading a team.
• Competency in clinical skills relevant to the level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to team development.
• Assist in anaesthetic and surgical roles during theatre duties.
• Be accountable for undertaking enhanced skills as per trust policy.
• Assess and monitor peri-operative patient care needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical skills competency

Interpersonal skills

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Effective role model

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Education

Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Registered Nurse)

We are looking for an ODP/RN to join our team in Urology and Gynaecology theatres here at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

We are cohesive, friendly and supportive team. The role will give you the opportunity to work within Robotic theatres, and as part of a team leading the development of innovative new Gynaecological surgical procedures. Both specialities have a one team ethos, and there is a good working relationship between the surgeons, anaesthetists and the theatre teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will pride themselves on having a passion on delivering excellent patient centred care on their Peri-Operative pathway.

As post holder you will work as a competent member of the team, supporting the philosophy of multi-skilling and integration of theatre personnel.

You will be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence in all aspects of peri-operative care.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• Work as an competent practitioner, contributing to the development of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the most effective utilisation of resources.
• Undertake a full range of theatre duties appropriate to the specialty by providing skilled assistance in the anaesthetic and surgical role.
• Be personally accountable for undertaking a range of enhanced skills specific to the clinical area in accordance with trust Policy.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of the peri-operative patient, gaining the comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and reporting effectively to the appropriate person.
• Maintain and ensure that patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality remains paramount.
• Act as team leader in the absence of senior staff and co-ordinate the theatre list accordingly.
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and become actively involved in Operation Department Training as a mentor/assessor, against the approved award.
• Display a professional attitude by developing and maintaining good working relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines, both within the Department and with other relevant Departments in the Trust.
• Support and encourage the concept of team working and development of trust, integrity, honesty and sharing within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform with the unit's Operational Policy.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Professional Register

Experience

• Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload

Skills

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata