Operating Department Practitioner/Nurse (Anaesthetic)

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

Our Main theatre department covers a wide range of specialities: Colorectal, Upper Gi, Urology, MaxFax & ENT, Plastic & Breast, Orthopaedic Trauma, 24 hour general emergency cover, and we have recently open a state of the art Hybrid Vascular suite. We also have two DaVinci robots that are shared between General surgery, Urology, ENT and Gynaecology.

We work closely with colleagues in our other theatre departments such as our Orthopaedic theatres (PEOC), Centre for Womens Health (CWH) and our Community sites, so we do ask for flexibility when needing to support other areas.

We ask that our ODPs dual role were possible to deliver high-quality care between anaesthetics and scrub, however extensive experience in one area would not be ruled out.

Shifts include weekends, nights and On calls including emergency general and maternity cover.

What youll be doing

• Delivering highquality perioperative care across anaesthetics and scrub
• Supporting consultants and theatre colleagues to ensure safe, efficient surgical lists
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments to the highest standards
• Acting as a patient advocate throughout their surgical journey
• Contributing to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Teaching and supporting students and new starters

Training, Development, and Career Progression

We believe in investing in our team members. You will receive a comprehensive in-house induction and participate in our Theatre Practitioner Band 5 Skills Development Programme. If you're newly qualified, our preceptorship scheme will support you in your first year as a registered professional.

Our commitment to your growth doesn't stop there. Our Clinical Educators are embedded within the department, ready to provide guidance and encouragement whenever you need it. Additionally, our Royal Devon-wide Buddy scheme offers further support to foster your success.

Whether youre aiming to enhance your leadership skills or specialise in a specific area, we are dedicated to supporting your ongoing professional development through courses and mentoring.

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care and want to work in a team that champions growth, compassion, and clinical excellence, wed love to hear from you.

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Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 4 days per week. Early shift 8-6, late shift 11- 21.00. Nights 21.00-08.00. Plus On calls

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Michelle Bowes. Clinical Matron michelle.bowes@nhs.net 01392 402454

Lee Galvin. Clinical ODP Manager Anaesthetics lee.galvin@nhs.net 01392 402368

Caroline Thompson. Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Surgery caroline.thompson14@nhs.net 01392 402409

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)