Spire Healthcare Ltd

Operating Department Practitioner

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Job summary

Theatre Practitioner | No Nights | Band 5/6 dependent on experience | Worcester | Full Time

Spire Southbank have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scrub ODP to join our friendly and highly skilled team on a full time basis. There are excellent career development opportunities available within the team.

Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care. We are proud of the positive patient feedback we receive and are currently undertaking refurbishment of our in-patient bedrooms following significant recent investment.

Were dedicated to providing quality treatment and aftercare to our patients. This means ongoing investment in our facilities and our staff. We also have a dedicated Bone & Joint Clinic with leading orthopaedic consultants, Breast Care Centre and Spire Eye Centre.

Spire Healthcare was announced as winner of the Best Workplace for Learning and Development - Over 1,500 Nursing Staff category at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit & Awards 2021.The award recognised the introduction of a whole range of learning and development initiatives for clinical and non-clinical colleagues, including Spires new nurse apprenticeship programme.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

You will be providing care for our patients through a variety of elective surgical procedures includingOrthopaedic, General, Urology and Ophthalmic surgeries. We have four operating theatres including a state of the art laparoscopic theatre and two laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic surgery.

  • Assist in Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism
  • You will be required to provide exemplary patient care carrying out Scrub duties in a theatre setting.
  • Supporting in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements

About us

Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care. We are proud of the positive patient feedback we receive and are currently undertaking refurbishment of our in-patient bedrooms following significant recent investment.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12821

Job locations

139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester, Worcestershire

WR5 3YB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • You must be a qualified Nurse or ODP with experience in Scrub
  • Have a minimum of UK 6 months Post-graduation Scrub experience
  • Valid NMC or HCPC pin with no conditions or restrictions
  • Experience in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery is desirable
  • Previous experience in a surgical/theatre setting
  • Be able to build and hold relationships with consultants
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lukala Weber on Lukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com or call07516 506185

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • You must be a qualified Nurse or ODP with experience in Scrub
  • Have a minimum of UK 6 months Post-graduation Scrub experience
  • Valid NMC or HCPC pin with no conditions or restrictions
  • Experience in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery is desirable
  • Previous experience in a surgical/theatre setting
  • Be able to build and hold relationships with consultants
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lukala Weber on Lukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com or call07516 506185

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester, Worcestershire

WR5 3YB


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester, Worcestershire

WR5 3YB


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Lukala Weber

Lukala.Weber@spirehealthcare.com

+447516506185

Details

Date posted

19 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12821

Job locations

139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester, Worcestershire

WR5 3YB


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