Theatre Practitioner/ Registered Nurse/ODP

Job overview

We are currently recruiting for experienced and newly qualified  ODPs/Theatre Nurses within our Theatre team.

We would love to tell you about our team and our culture. Our area is committed to providing a high standard of patient care over two sites (Scarborough & Bridlington), covering a variety of specialities, including: Maxillofacial, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology,  Upper GI, Orthopaedics as well as Acute & Trauma.

We welcome applicants from both experienced and new qualified ODP's/anaesthetic nurses. You do not need any additional qualifications to be eligible for this post, but hold passion, enthusiasm and commitment to provide patient centred care.

• A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research evidence.
• A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision.
• The ability to work as an integral member of the team

Please see the additional information document attached before applying

If you feel you are ready to apply, please do so and we look forward to reading your application!

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and HCPC standard of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of professional registration PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in professional registration PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.