Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic ODP/ Registered Nurse to join our dynamic workforce to work within our Main Theatre suite.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development with a wide range of career advancement opportunities.
Your anaesthetic practice experience will include elective and emergency in Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Orthopaedics and Trauma.
Our Trust Vision and Values are of great importance to us, we believe in demonstrating Collaboration, Honesty, Accountability, Innovation and Respect in all aspects of our professional roles. As a practitioner you will need to be a role model and advocate tor the WSH Trust FIRST values passionate on provision of high-quality care.
The West Suffolk Hospital has also been confirmed as one of 40 hospitals to benefit from a £3.7bn building program, and will be engaging with patients, staff, and partners over the coming months to understand what they really want and need from a modern healthcare facility to ensure that this investment will help us provide world-class care for our local community. This will be an exciting opportunity for the theatre team to be involved in the design of a brand-new Operating Theatre suite
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
As a Registered Theatre Practitioner (RTP), you will provide high quality skilled theatre assistance, including scrub and circulatory duties throughout a range of specialities, and also demonstrate good communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
Ensure all accurate record keeping in accordance with the NMC/ HCPC code at all times
Development opportunities
The department actively encourages training and development opportunities, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by the West Suffolk Hospital
The West Suffolk Hospital has a rich history in Theatre Practitioner development into management, education and advanced practice, which have included:
Clinical Team Leaders
Departmental and Clinical Team Managers
Clinical Educational Supervisors
Resuscitation Practitioner
Advanced Scrub Practitioners
Surgical Care Practitioners (training approved by the Royal College of Surgeons)
Anaesthesia Associates (training approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists)
Clinical Equipment Technologist (ITU & Theatres)
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and within limits of competence
With appropriate training and supervision, undertake a full range of theatre duties in the anaesthetic / surgical / recovery role
Ensure that patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and comfort are paramount.
Ensure patients rights are respected and act as their advocate when needed.
Ensure that skilled care is given to patients and that all drugs and treatments are administered as prescribed and documented in accordance with Trust policy.
Prepare and assemble specialist equipment and instrumentation
Ensure that effective communication takes place between patients, staff, relatives and carers as appropriate.
Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform to the units operational policy.
Support and encourage the concept of team working and developing good working relationships within the department and within the Trust.
Promote and support multi-disciplinary teamwork in the delivery of high standard of patient care in the perioperative setting
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and within limits of competence
With appropriate training and supervision, undertake a full range of theatre duties in the anaesthetic / surgical / recovery role
Ensure that patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and comfort are paramount.
Ensure patients rights are respected and act as their advocate when needed.
Ensure that skilled care is given to patients and that all drugs and treatments are administered as prescribed and documented in accordance with Trust policy.
Prepare and assemble specialist equipment and instrumentation
Ensure that effective communication takes place between patients, staff, relatives and carers as appropriate.
Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform to the units operational policy.
Support and encourage the concept of team working and developing good working relationships within the department and within the Trust.
Promote and support multi-disciplinary teamwork in the delivery of high standard of patient care in the perioperative setting
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register
- ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
- HCPC Professional Registrant
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment
- Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Decision making & planning
- IT skills
Desirable
- Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area
- Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
- Understand the concept of team work
Desirable
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register
- ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
- HCPC Professional Registrant
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and commitment to philosophy of the Theatre suite
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in a peri-operative environment
- Experience of staff supervision and training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Decision making & planning
- IT skills
Desirable
- Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area
- Evidence of professional development in last 12 months
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
- Understand the concept of team work
Desirable
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
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).
