ODP/Theatre Nurse

Job overview

Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance as there will be a practical assessment. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses and operating department professionals (ODPs) to work at Kettering General Hospital within the Theatre Department. The role offers the opportunity to work in a range of specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT, and Maxillo-Facial surgery along with an out of hours emergency service.

As an ODP/Theatre Nurse you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anesthesia nursing care. To practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anesthetic module/course).

You must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for high quality patient care, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Working as an ODP/Theatre Nurse you will be required to function effectively as a member of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality anesthesia service.

Main duties of the job

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment and promote, maintain and monitoring standards in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and CQC guidelines.

As an ODP/Theatre Nurse, you will be responsible for helping and offering support for patients undergoing surgery. You will support the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anesthesia.

As a member of the multidisciplinary theatre team, you will have continuing responsibility for supporting your colleagues in the day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring a safe delivery of care and smooth patient flow.

You will devise, implement and assess individualized care plans for a wide and diverse patient group, and promote best evidence-based practice.

In the absence of the Senior ODP, you will expect to supervise junior colleagues and unqualified members of our team staff, ensuring that all staff are able to provide the highest standard of care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

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.