Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our senior team and take on a full time leadership role of our ODP group in the cardiac cath lab and help support and further develop our General Anesthetic service.
Our innovative Cardiology department's Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 cath labs, a recovery area and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the cath lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion. In addition we run a 24 hour heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on call basis. Our service currently entails 5 GA sessions a week supporting complex pacing and electrophysiology procedures. We also have a fortnightly cardioversion list. This is set to increase in the future.
As a Lead ODP in the cath lab you would be integral to maintaining a safe and effective GA service, both during procedures and post procedure recovery, while also expanding your role to include scrubbing and circulating for all procedures. You would also support the lead nurse and cath lab manager in managing the department's group of ODPs, participating to all elements of their development and performance.
Supernumerary time and support would be given to develop competencies in all areas.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be able to develop your skills in
- Running GA lists alongside multidisciplinary team
- Working in recovery admitting and recovering allocated patients, recovering patients post GA
- Scrubbing to assist in our range of interventional and diagnostic procedures.
- Caring for patients during non GA procedures with conscious sedation and pain relief as required and accurately documenting this.
- Handing over patients to the recovery team post procedure
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the GA service
- Completing PDR for junior ODPs in dept
- Contribute to co-ordinating day to day running of Cath Labs.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
- Co-ordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate Operating Practitioner personnel/skills across the department
- Participate in the management of resources specific to GA lists in the clinical area within the agreed budget.
- Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
- Work closely with ODP team, Lead Nurse and Cath Lab Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Foster and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Trust and with other hospitals/practices.
- Contribute to ODP staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
- Act as a resource for the support and guidance of staff, patients and relatives
- Ensure that all ODP staff have had the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e. COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control Policy, Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, Fire Lecture and Occupational Health
- Contribute to local policy and guideline development within the agreed Trust strategy
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
- Co-ordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate Operating Practitioner personnel/skills across the department
- Participate in the management of resources specific to GA lists in the clinical area within the agreed budget.
- Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
- Work closely with ODP team, Lead Nurse and Cath Lab Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Foster and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Trust and with other hospitals/practices.
- Contribute to ODP staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
- Act as a resource for the support and guidance of staff, patients and relatives
- Ensure that all ODP staff have had the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e. COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control Policy, Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, Fire Lecture and Occupational Health
- Contribute to local policy and guideline development within the agreed Trust strategy
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the Health Care Professions Council register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Significant experience at Band 5, of which some should be in a position relevant to the specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the Health Care Professions Council register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Significant experience at Band 5, of which some should be in a position relevant to the specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
