Job summary
We want you to come to STH, and stay at STH, our success starts with you. All our staff have been involved in developing our PROUD values and this why we believe that they make STH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the region and develop your skills within a major trauma centre, working as an Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration or are awaiting registration. We aim to ensure no harm comes to our patients; we continually strive to improve patient experience and make our areas a great place to work and learn.
We are committed to equal access to lifelong learning and the professional development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for your professional and personal development. We have full time clinical educators in post to provide educational support to new employees who will undergo a comprehensive training programme.
We offer:
- Advanced Practice programmes i.e. Surgical First Assistant, Physicians Assistants Anaesthesia and Surgical Practitioners.
- Recognised Mentor Preparation programme support.
- Continuing development reviews.
- In house and external academic training programmes.
- Cross site working opportunities to suit personal development and aid service need.
Main duties of the job
- To provide the highest standards of patient care and ensure that these standards of care are delivered.
- To perform all general duties of trained theatre personnel and in addition any duty requiring special skill and ability within the surgical/anaesthetic speciality.
- Assess and plan care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programme of care.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. Vacancies are available in other areas of theatres.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as an ODP, you should instead apply through the ODP Transfer register process via your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Diploma/ADNS/Nursing Degree
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- HE Diploma/BSc in Operating Department Practice/NVQ Level 3 ODP/C & G 752
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter- professional working
Desirable
- Completed core/area specific competencies in anaesthetics, surgery +/or PACU (if worked at different Trust)
- Experience working within an operating department environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective communicator to all levels of staff
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a health care setting
Desirable
- Have Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work cross-site if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Diploma/ADNS/Nursing Degree
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- HE Diploma/BSc in Operating Department Practice/NVQ Level 3 ODP/C & G 752
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of inter- professional working
Desirable
- Completed core/area specific competencies in anaesthetics, surgery +/or PACU (if worked at different Trust)
- Experience working within an operating department environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective communicator to all levels of staff
- Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a health care setting
Desirable
- Have Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work cross-site if required
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).
