Job summary
Peterborough City Hospital is seeking to recruit an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse to join the Anaesthetic team in our busy theatre department.
The posts will be full time and the successful applicants will have the opportunity to rotate through various theatre specialties. Our trust has 18 theatres providing elective services in Colorectal, Orthopaedics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Gynae, Urology, Plastics, Breast, Ophthalmics, Obstetrics and Paediatrics, as well as Emergency surgery and Orthopaedic trauma service. Our dedicated teams cover satellite areas such as interventional radiology, A&E, MRI and ECT.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will need to be able to work as part of the multidisciplinary team helping to provide our patients with the highest level of care as well as being able to work as an individual practitioner. Applicants must be committed to delivering high quality patient focused care and have excellent interpersonal skills. We provide a seven day service including late shifts, weekends, nights and on-calls
We welcome informal visits. So, if you would like to learn more or meet some of our team please get in touch.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner requires a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that they contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner will actively seek out learning opportunities for both self and others, providing support and assessment to junior members of the team and NVQ candidates.
The Band 5 Theatre Practitioner will rotate through each speciality in order to gain experience and to develop the necessary skills to participate effectively in the 24hr service as required.
As with all other members of staff, the Band 5 Theatre Practitioner must perform within their scope of practice and not exceed the boundaries of competence. They will remain accountable for their actions and omissions.
In the absence of senior staff, the Band 5 Theatre Practitioner will oversee the running of the list whilst promoting a positive standard of healthcare to patients, relatives, carers and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner requires a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that they contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner will actively seek out learning opportunities for both self and others, providing support and assessment to junior members of the team and NVQ candidates.
The Band 5 Theatre Practitioner will rotate through each speciality in order to gain experience and to develop the necessary skills to participate effectively in the 24hr service as required.
As with all other members of staff, the Band 5 Theatre Practitioner must perform within their scope of practice and not exceed the boundaries of competence. They will remain accountable for their actions and omissions.
In the absence of senior staff, the Band 5 Theatre Practitioner will oversee the running of the list whilst promoting a positive standard of healthcare to patients, relatives, carers and staff.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner/ Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- 998, Mentorship or equivalent
- Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
- 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working clinically as an anaesthetic practitioner
- Able to work effectively as a member of the Operating Theatre team
Key Skills
Essential
- Competence in a range of Anaesthetic clinical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relivant to role
- Aware of patients needs perioperatively
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner/ Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- 998, Mentorship or equivalent
- Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
- 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working clinically as an anaesthetic practitioner
- Able to work effectively as a member of the Operating Theatre team
Key Skills
Essential
- Competence in a range of Anaesthetic clinical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relivant to role
- Aware of patients needs perioperatively
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
