Job summary
We are currently searching for a Staff Nurses/Operating Department Practitioner to join our experienced team for day and night rotation to ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility and to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of care to the patients.You must be a qualified, experienced RN/ODP preferably within an acute setting although this is not essential.
The Post Operation Ward spans four geographical areas of the hospital, including Main Recovery, Ophthalmology, Brachytherapy and the Day Stay Unit of which the successful candidate will be required to rotate.
Southend Hospital is an extremely rewarding place to work not only do we offer highly attractive benefits for all Employee's, such as a very desirable Pension scheme and Staff Discounts, we also boast a number of other incentives, an onsite nursery with discounted prices for staff members and with an initial guaranteed annual leave entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) rising to 33 days (pro rata) after 10 years' service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and maintain high standards of patient care
- To develop and maintain good patient management and organisational skills
- To provide effective support to your nurse-in-charge and ensuring self-development in the day-to-day management of the ward
- Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans, evaluating care given, and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary with additional enhancements for shift work and overtime.
- Generous annual leave allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and celebrates individual contributions
Qualifications Essential criteria
- 1st level registration (RN) Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of portfolio development.
Previous Experience Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within specialty area
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary with additional enhancements for shift work and overtime.
- Generous annual leave allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and celebrates individual contributions
Qualifications Essential criteria
- 1st level registration (RN) Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of portfolio development.
Previous Experience Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within specialty area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration (RN) Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Desirable
- Evidence of Portfolio development
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration (RN) Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Desirable
- Evidence of Portfolio development
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in specialty
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).
