Operating Department Practioner - The Fordcombe Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role involves working in various specialist areas. Applicants must be fully registered ODPs or have completed a post-registration nursing course in anaesthetics. If you do not hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration, your application will be automatically rejected.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist in the delivery of patient care
2. Be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in various specialties
3. Promote and deliver evidence-based practice within your scope of practice
4. Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment safely and appropriately
5. Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care
6. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team involved in patient care
7. Participate in safety checks, including WHO protocols, and complete necessary documentation
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With over 8,000 staff, we offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, joined the Trust in October 2024. It specializes in planned care, offering two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organization. We aim to accommodate your working needs through adjustments or other flexible arrangements. Please discuss your requirements with us.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility
* And more, additional benefits are detailed in the benefits documents below.
Job responsibilities
All necessary details about this role are provided in the job description and person specification. Please review the criteria and include specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is error-free before submission.
Please note, appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction once a start date is confirmed.
After induction, attendees will participate in a 2-week full-time Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics, involving travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes clinical shifts, classroom sessions, and e-learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ Level 3 Diploma/Degree, or ODP Level III, with CPD evidence
* Specialist Course in Theatre/Anaesthetics
* First Assistance Course
* Leadership Course
* Degree/Master’s (preferred)
Experience/Knowledge
* Understanding of clinical issues in the Theatre Department
* Change management skills
* Experience managing clinical areas
* Evidence of applying evidence-based practice
* Facilitation of learning environments
* Experience with audits and clinical governance
* Experience in two or more areas (e.g., recovery, scrub)
* Involvement in research-driven changes
* Budget management skills
Skills
* Clinical knowledge and scrubbing skills
* Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
* Effective communication skills
* Leadership abilities
* Basic computer skills
* Prioritization and organizational skills
* Resource management skills
* Knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure to check for any criminal convictions, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, including checks against vulnerable adults and children.
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