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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours will be considered)
Job ref
151-DV-1089
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
FRIMLEY PARK HOSPITAL
Town
FRIMLEY
Salary
£31,469 - £38,308 per annum INCL HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered ODP or RGN with post registration Anaesthetic qualification, who have a wide range of clinical skills, to work within our theatres. So, whether you are an experienced practitioner or a recently qualified ODP we would love to hear from you.

The vacancy is to work within the anaesthetic support team,  however we do positively encourage practitioners who would like the opportunity to dual role either in Scrub or PACU, as we appreciate the value of keeping multi skilled. 

Main duties of the job

Using your anaesthetic qualification you will be a key member of the peri-operative team ensuring that the patient receives excellent standards of care.

You will be confident in supporting the Anaesthetist and preparing a range of medical devices, communicating to the wider theatre team and putting the patient at the heart of everything that you do.

Those wishing to dual role or keep/gain your preferred skills in scrub or recovery we will facilitate this within our teams.

We now benefit from a state of the art, digital, fully  electronic patient record system that incorporates the entire patient journey.

You will be driven to ensure the standards of care you deliver are effective, current and evidenced-based and enjoy working with your team to ensure the smooth running of the department.

We are committed to the on-going professional development for our staff, we facilitate a  mandatory preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff. We offer support starting with your Induction process through to offering in-house and external courses, we promote multiskilling into scrub and/or recovery for practitioners who wish to do so. We have a dedicated practice development team along with supportive management to assist you in growing your career.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals -  Heatherwood in Ascot, Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley  and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To support the Theatre Manager in the establishing good working atmosphere and participate in effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services.
  • To provide a high level of support to the perioperative team in the delivery of patient care, within the theatre area.
  • To work collaboratively with the Anaesthetic/surgical consultant body, to ensure best possible outcome for the patients, with a high priority on patient safety.
  • To participate in achieving the stated Quality Assurance and Risk Management objectives set by the organisation.
  • To ensure all equipment is regularly checked and maintained in a safe manner.
  • Participate in training programmes for junior staff and other disciplines seconded to the department.

Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC / HCPC registration
  • RGN
  • Diploma/Degree (HE) Operating Department Practice (or NVQ equivalent)
  • Post registration Anaesthetic assistant qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship programme or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Own continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of the Operating Theatre Environment
  • Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to practice within more than one role of peri-operative practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
VICTOR PROVIDO
Job title
ANAESTHETIC TEAM LEADER
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 6139797
Additional information

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like an informal visit.