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Band 5 - Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse, Theatres
Band 5
Main area Anaesthetics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week Job ref 360-B-10548-A
Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £32,602 - £39,686 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2025 23:59
Job overview
*You must have a valid UK HCPC PN REGISTRATION OR NMC PIN REGISTRATION with post graduate UK recognised anaesthetic qualification to apply for this role or you will not be moved to the shortlisting stage. Candidates must have current anaesthetic experience*
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic practitioners to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team.
The shifts pattern is three long days a week, from Monday to Sunday or three-night shifts per week.
There will be a mixture of nights and days on a four-week template.
We have been known to offer rotational opportunities for staff for them to develop and/or maintain their skills.
The post holder will be:
Responsible as one of the Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners at Watford General Hospital.
It is essential for the applicant to have either an Operating Department Practitioner qualification or post reg qualification in Anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
We welcome both nurses with a post graduate anaesthetic qualification and ODPs alike, as training and development is essential to maintain the excellent service provided therefore meeting evidence based best practice.
Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst having the ability to work under their own initiative.
You will be expected to practice anaesthetics in a number of different surgical specialities including Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Oral and maxilla Facial, Colorectal, and Robotics.
You will also be expected to cover outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab and rotate on the emergency bleep covering cardiac arrests, trauma call and any other airway intervention calls.
You must be able to adapt to change and remain calm and focused under pressure as well as a great team player.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Stock rotation and ordering.
Preparation and organisation of anaesthetic clinical area.
Preparation of anaesthetic equipment.
Checking and administering blood products and fluids.
Assist the anaesthetist in the clinical area.
Supporting the team and being and effective team player.
Maintain patients’ confidentiality and dignity.
Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.
Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation and dispatched to the appropriate department.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* First level registration with the NMC and recognised anaesthetic qualification.
* ODP registration.
* Evidence of professional development.
* Degree.
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care.
* Understanding of the theatre department.
* Knowledge of developing care pathways.
Experience
* Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme.
* Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Tanya McIntyre Job title Speciality Lead Theatre Practitioner Email address tanya.mcintyre@nhs.net Telephone number 01923 217122
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone 01442 365234
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