Job summary
Theatre Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner - Bank Opportunities
Scrub , Anaesthetic & Recovery
Band 5/Band 6
Are you a Nurse/Practitioner looking to work bank shifts in our busy and challenging Operating department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Operating Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Theatre nurses/ Anaesthetic nurses/ registered ODP, with experience as scrub/ anaesthetic practitioners, to join our team within the busy operating department. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) consists of 12 theatres and 2 recovery areas, over two sites within the hospital. We cover a range of specialities including trauma and orthopaedic, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, obstetrics, ENT and ophthalmology.
At MKUHFT there are exciting opportunities to train to be part of our Surgical teams performing procedures with the use of the Versius Surgical Robot. Milton Keynes was one of the first Trusts in the country to use this innovative system that enables clinicians to perform complex procedures with reduced impact on our patients resulting in faster recovery times, less time in hospital and a reduced risk of infections in Colorectal, General Surgery and Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
This opportunity will give you the opportunity to work alongside our outstanding teams within the Operating Departments. You are expected to work to high standards and maintain clinical excellence within the operating theatres, providing excellent care to all patients visiting the department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
To ensure safe and effective supervision within our theatre team and to provide skilled assistance in at least two of the three areas of the operating department (anaesthetics, scrub and recovery) whilst being responsible for providing the highest level of care to our patients at all times within the framework of the HPC & NMC codes of professional conduct.
The Staff Bank at Milton Keynes Hospital operates like an in-house employment agency, supplying staff across the hospital to cover vacancies, holidays, ill-health or additional patient needs. To ensure all shifts and duties are covered; we have a dedicated recruitment and booking team to help find work to match your availability.
There are many benefits in joining 'The Bank':
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible hours
- Early notification of shifts
- Entry point to permanent employment and promotion
- Full induction and mandatory training
- Weekly pay
Informal visits are encouraged to meet our team and get a feel for the great work we do.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care when receiving thepatient into the theatre environment, whilst supporting the patient through invasive procedures and during handover at the completion of theanaesthetic/surgical procedure.
Prepare, assemble, and check theatre and anaesthetic equipment, planningand organising their own time. Ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for procedures planned. Assist senior staff in forward planning of theatre stock as directed Rotating stock as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable.
Follow directorate and trust policies that impact on the role. Occasionally being involved in hospital audits and clinical trials. Be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
Mentoring & teaching of unqualified staff. Take own responsibility to attend mandatory training and participate in TrustPersonal Development Review Program. Take responsibility for the teaching and repair and maintenance of specificpieces of equipment/medical devises.
Act as a role model to other staff and demonstrate specialist knowledge. Supervision of HCA's, junior staff, and less experienced staff with our clinical areas. Ensures the theatre department is maintained in good order and that the supplies and stock levels are at adequate levels. Liaise frequently with the sister or manager in charge of the department to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout our team.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care when receiving thepatient into the theatre environment, whilst supporting the patient through invasive procedures and during handover at the completion of theanaesthetic/surgical procedure.
Prepare, assemble, and check theatre and anaesthetic equipment, planningand organising their own time. Ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for procedures planned. Assist senior staff in forward planning of theatre stock as directed Rotating stock as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable.
Follow directorate and trust policies that impact on the role. Occasionally being involved in hospital audits and clinical trials. Be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
Mentoring & teaching of unqualified staff. Take own responsibility to attend mandatory training and participate in TrustPersonal Development Review Program. Take responsibility for the teaching and repair and maintenance of specificpieces of equipment/medical devises.
Act as a role model to other staff and demonstrate specialist knowledge. Supervision of HCA's, junior staff, and less experienced staff with our clinical areas. Ensures the theatre department is maintained in good order and that the supplies and stock levels are at adequate levels. Liaise frequently with the sister or manager in charge of the department to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout our team.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practice OR Registered General Nurse OR accredited additional qualification in anaesthetic practice equivalent to AAGBI
Desirable
- oDipHE Operating Department Practice
- oMentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within 2 out of 4 operative areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery and circulating
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate sensitive and complex information to people with widely varying levels of understanding
- oAbility to assess patients and plan and organise their care
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practice OR Registered General Nurse OR accredited additional qualification in anaesthetic practice equivalent to AAGBI
Desirable
- oDipHE Operating Department Practice
- oMentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within 2 out of 4 operative areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery and circulating
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate sensitive and complex information to people with widely varying levels of understanding
- oAbility to assess patients and plan and organise their care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
