Junior Charge ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse

Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Junior Charge ODP/Nurse to join our Maxillofacial Theatres at Castle Hill Hospital.

The successful candidate will be a Registered ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse, or a Registered Nurse who is willing and keen to do the Anaesthetic Nurse training.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn, dedicated, motivated and possess high standards of care with a desire to advance in their professional career, build upon and improve clinical and theatre management and leadership skills.

A flexible attitude to work within the wider theatre department is required together with an excellent level of communication is essential!

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk websit

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work closely with the Charge ODP and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.
• As a member of the Maxillofacial theatre team you will be a competent anaesthetic practitioner and/or scrub practitioner following all checks and procedures as laid down in National / Theatre Policy.
• To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
• To take charge of the operating theatre department in absence of Band 7.
• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.