Job summary
Are you newly qualified and looking for a role that offers vast and everchanging environment? Are you experience and looking for a new challenge? If this is you then please consider the role this role as Operating Department Practitioner within the Day Surgery Unit. We are expanding our existing staffing and looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our friendly and professional team.
The department manages elective day case surgery for adults and Paediatrics. The function of the department is to provide a high quality patient focused service for patients under regional blocks, general and local anaesthesia. The specialities cover General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Oral/Max-Fax, Dermatology/Plastics, Ophthalmology, Hand trauma and Orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the daily management and delivery of safe, individual patient care, within a professional multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be flexible, multi skilled and continue to gain further knowledge and skills in order to practice competently in elective surgery. They will provide ongoing education, appropriate training opportunities and mentorship duties.
The post holder will work with the team to facilitate new developments and positive change in the clinical environment, based on current evidence and research. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, professional and works well individually and within a team.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work effectively and efficiently as a qualified member of the Day Surgery team. To provide safe, high quality holistic care for patients throughout their journey from admission to discharge home. To have knowledge of processes and equipment in the specific area of work and specialised information on procedures in the specific areas.
2. Provide services to ensure that the needs of patients and their families are met.
3. Assess, plan and implement care for each individual patient within your area of work, adhering to HDFT local and national policies and guidelines.
For more information please see the job description attached
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact William Griffiths on william.griffiths14@nhs.net or 01423 553637
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work effectively and efficiently as a qualified member of the Day Surgery team. To provide safe, high quality holistic care for patients throughout their journey from admission to discharge home. To have knowledge of processes and equipment in the specific area of work and specialised information on procedures in the specific areas.
2. Provide services to ensure that the needs of patients and their families are met.
3. Assess, plan and implement care for each individual patient within your area of work, adhering to HDFT local and national policies and guidelines.
For more information please see the job description attached
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact William Griffiths on william.griffiths14@nhs.net or 01423 553637
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in the Anaesthetic role.
Desirable
- Multi-skilled Practitioner in Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub
- Previous expirence of Day Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in the Anaesthetic role.
Desirable
- Multi-skilled Practitioner in Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub
- Previous expirence of Day Surgery
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).
