Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Anaesthetic ODP/RN to join a highly motivated multi disciplinary team within the Wrightington Theatre Suite . Our department is focused on delivering patient centred care, with emphasis on quality, patient safety and staff engagement.
Theatres are building a dynamic multi-skilled workforce and this position would look favourably at flexibility into Anaesthetics and/Recovery areas. .
Soon to be qualified ODP students are welcome to apply for this position and informal visits to look around our department can be arranged. Please email sharon.leicester@wwwl.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for this position you must be a registered nurse with a nationally recognised anaesthetic qualification or an Operating Department Practitioner. You will be enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We provide staff with training and development opportunities such as cell salvage, advanced life support and actively encourage CPD.
We area centre of orthopaedic excellence with 12 theatres with a plan to introduce a further theatre. The specialities are lower limb, upper limb foot and ankle and ambulatory surgery.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative areas.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:Identifying what is required of self in delivering individualised patient care.
Developing competencies in self that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
Ensuring compliance with NMC / HCPC Codes of Conduct.
Participation in the effective use of allocated resources / funding.
Demonstrating awareness of; and participation in development to meet demands, and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
Promoting safe systems, which assure all aspects of risk reduction, complaint with the Health and safety at work act 1974 and the agenda for Clinical Governance.
Demonstrating an awareness of local/national policies and strategies, and ensure up-to-date working knowledge of legal matters that, may impact within the clinical area.
Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through application of evidence based practice.
Participating in self-development and development of less experienced staff to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:Identifying what is required of self in delivering individualised patient care.
Developing competencies in self that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
Ensuring compliance with NMC / HCPC Codes of Conduct.
Participation in the effective use of allocated resources / funding.
Demonstrating awareness of; and participation in development to meet demands, and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
Promoting safe systems, which assure all aspects of risk reduction, complaint with the Health and safety at work act 1974 and the agenda for Clinical Governance.
Demonstrating an awareness of local/national policies and strategies, and ensure up-to-date working knowledge of legal matters that, may impact within the clinical area.
Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through application of evidence based practice.
Participating in self-development and development of less experienced staff to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st Level with university module care of the anaesthetised patient Registered ODP
- Registered ODP
Desirable
- Mentorship in practice Degree /Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model.
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of theatres
- 6 months experience since qualification
Skills
Essential
- Participation in research/audit
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit.
- Specialist clinical skills within appropriate field
- Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Additional
Essential
- Internal Rotation
- Flexibility, adaptability and positive approach to work.
- Enthusiam/Motivation
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st Level with university module care of the anaesthetised patient Registered ODP
- Registered ODP
Desirable
- Mentorship in practice Degree /Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model.
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of theatres
- 6 months experience since qualification
Skills
Essential
- Participation in research/audit
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit.
- Specialist clinical skills within appropriate field
- Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Additional
Essential
- Internal Rotation
- Flexibility, adaptability and positive approach to work.
- Enthusiam/Motivation
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Boardroom Wrightington Hospitial
Hall Lane
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
