Job summary
Are you a Registered Adult Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking
for the next step within your career?
We are looking for Perioperative Practitioner to join the clinical team within our Richmond Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who are looking to broaden their knowledge in a new area of healthcare. You will work part-time 30 hours per week, on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. More details can be found in the further information section below.
About the role
As a Perioperative Practitioner you will be responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based & clinically effective care for clients within the operating department/treatment unit. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high standards of care while ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients during their peri/post-operative period.
About You
You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1or Registered ODP who have experience of working within an Operating Department with active NMC registration and PIN. You will be willing to work within all areas of the Operating Department including anaesthetics, theatre & recovery.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the care, support and observations of the client during the peri/post-operative period, reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge; including airway management and care of the unconscious client.
Administer and/or supply medications within the operating department/treatment unit as required as per Professional Guidelines.
Oversee, complete and sign off relevant documentation, ensuring it is accurate and fully completed in a timely manner.
Undertake counts of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with another member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide comfort, support and reassurance to clients in times of anxiety or distress, and maintain and respect the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of clients at all times.
We are also looking for
Knowledge of NMC & HCPC codes & the ability to work within these
Exceptional interpersonal & communications skills at all levels of the organisation
A strong team player with the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude to change
Able to maintain accurate documentation & use own initiative & able to make decisions in a timely manner
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's
largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on
behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI
testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care
reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment,
BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days
annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will
have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes
special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you &
your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services
& free private GP appointments.
For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package
will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery
colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester
sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical
units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic
treatment in our operating departments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the
welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer
recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a
number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.
Further Information
Salary: £35,977 - £41,871 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experienceThe salary is inclusive of the Outer London Weighting.
Shift Pattern:30 hours per week, working flexibly over Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday ( 4 x 7.5hr days).
Saturday shifts are paid at time and a
half
Location: BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham,
Middlesex TW1 2AR
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.
Further Information
Salary: £35,977 - £41,871 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experienceThe salary is inclusive of the Outer London Weighting.
Shift Pattern:30 hours per week, working flexibly over Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday ( 4 x 7.5hr days).
Saturday shifts are paid at time and a
half
Location: BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham,
Middlesex TW1 2AR
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience of working within an Operating Department
- Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of gynae / TOP surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered ODP
- Active NMC/HCPC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please state your Professional body and membership e.g.NMC (RN)
- Please state your Membership/Registration number
- Please state your expiry/renewal date
- Are you able to commit to the shift pattern of 30 hours per week over Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC and HPC codes and the ability to work within these
Desirable
- Knowledge of gynae / TOP surgery
- Knowledge of anaesthesia
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience of working within an Operating Department
- Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of gynae / TOP surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered ODP
- Active NMC/HCPC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please state your Professional body and membership e.g.NMC (RN)
- Please state your Membership/Registration number
- Please state your expiry/renewal date
- Are you able to commit to the shift pattern of 30 hours per week over Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC and HPC codes and the ability to work within these
Desirable
- Knowledge of gynae / TOP surgery
- Knowledge of anaesthesia
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
