Job summary
We
are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic
band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our small, friendly, dedicated team
within the One Day Unit at Leeds Dental institute.
The
successful applicant will be required to work 30hrs per week over 3 days
(Monday-Friday) and provide an excellent care to meet the individual patient's
needs and support them through their day case journey.
The role will involve working in Anaesthetics, PACU,
Second stage recovery and theatre (scrub
and circulate)
Main duties of the job
As
an ODP/Anaesthetic nurse within the One Day Unit you will be supporting a
diverse range of patients with ages ranging from 3 to adults.
The
role will involve rotation within the department such as - Anaesthetic room working with both adult
and paediatric anaesthetists, Theatre, run and scrub, PACU recovering both
adults and children and Second stage recovery caring for pre and post
operative patient from admission to discharge.
Our
team consists of ODPs, Registered Nurses, Dental Nurse , POAs, visiting
surgeons, anaesthetists and dental students amongst others
We
have dedicated paediatric days where we will treat 6 patients in the morning
and 5 in the afternoon and Oral surgery days where we will treat 4
adults/young adults in the morning and 3 in the afternoon
Patients
attend for treatments such as minor oral surgery and Dental extractions under General
anaesthesia or occasional IV sedation
About us
The
ODU is situated within the Leeds Dental Institute and is part of the LDI CSU
The
main team consists of ODPs, General Nurses, POA, Dental Nurse and admin support
staff and is a small, integral unit
We
are a small, friendly and motivated team with a good sense of humour. We pride
ourselves on providing excellent care which is reflected in our Friends and
Family feedback.
As
part of the main LDI CSU we attend away days and training where all
specialities within the LDI come together and share knowledge, experience and
future goals
As
a teaching hospital we have many students from different specialities
including - Dental, Dental Nursing, ODP,
and Nursing and we enjoy passing on our knowledge to the next generation
We
are committed to supporting staff in their professional development within the
department
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse) within our Department, you're
registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant
qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC. You bring a passion for
high standards, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience
As
a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse ), you will:
Enjoy
a varied caseload
Put
your communication skills to work
Supervise,
support and develop junior members of the team
Shape
patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and
appropriate
The
patients attending the ODU are pre-assessed by our dedicated pre-assessment
team and have to fulfil certain criteria
in order to attend the department for treatment. They will generally be
in good health therefore need minimal assistance both pre and post operatively
Leeds
Dental Institute is located in the heart
of Leeds city centre at the side of the Leeds General Infirmary. We are
committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to
all our patients.
If
you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider
applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early
(for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of
applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're
considered for this role.
It
starts with you.
We
welcome any enquiries and would be happy to answer any questions or arrange an
informal visit.
Please contact - Elisabeth Green - 0113 3436216
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse) within our Department, you're
registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant
qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC. You bring a passion for
high standards, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience
As
a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse ), you will:
Enjoy
a varied caseload
Put
your communication skills to work
Supervise,
support and develop junior members of the team
Shape
patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and
appropriate
The
patients attending the ODU are pre-assessed by our dedicated pre-assessment
team and have to fulfil certain criteria
in order to attend the department for treatment. They will generally be
in good health therefore need minimal assistance both pre and post operatively
Leeds
Dental Institute is located in the heart
of Leeds city centre at the side of the Leeds General Infirmary. We are
committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to
all our patients.
If
you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider
applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early
(for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of
applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're
considered for this role.
It
starts with you.
We
welcome any enquiries and would be happy to answer any questions or arrange an
informal visit.
Please contact - Elisabeth Green - 0113 3436216
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with relevant Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team Player
- Understanding of research based practice
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good Written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Experience
Essential
- Relevant, Theatre and anaesthetics Experience
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in Healthcare
- Awareness of the speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with relevant Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team Player
- Understanding of research based practice
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good Written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Experience
Essential
- Relevant, Theatre and anaesthetics Experience
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in Healthcare
- Awareness of the speciality
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).
