Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Theatre Practitioners to join our dynamic, friendly and forward thinking team.
We are currently recruiting qualified Operating Department Practitioners to work in our theatre department. The specialities covered within the department include general surgery, trauma and elective orthopaedics, oncoplastics, breast, gynaecology, ENT and oral maxillofacial surgery.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Whether you are just starting your career or have previous relevant experience we would like to come and join our team. In return for your commitment, enthusiasm and dedication we will provide you with future learning opportunities, technical skills and one to one support from the Education Team.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do. Providing high standard, safe, effective patient care that acknowledge and ensures dignity and respect. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisations values and beliefs.
You will be highly motivated with a can do attitude and will join an innovative, pro-active team providing safe, effective and personal care using evidence based practice. You must be a Registered ODP with current HCPC Pin number or Student ODP nearing qualification.
If you are a Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number and a recognised anaesthetic qualification, please apply on vacancy ref 241-8AS-23-D-TPN instead.
The post holder is expected to be flexible, respond to change and the needs of the department. It is required that the post holder will work flexible hours over the 24 hour day, including weekends and on call.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being the best in our class of organisations. We offer a culture that supports our staff and helps them to be the best that they can be and enables them to achieve better care to patients. All staff work to a set of five core values:-o Visiono Opennesso Integrityo Compassiono Excellence
The Royal Bolton Hospital is easily accessible from the M61 and has good public transport links.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with post registration anaesthetic qualification, Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Student Operating Department Practitioner nearing qualification.
- Anaesthetic qualification and relevant recovery
Desirable
- Advanced certificate in operating dept practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision. Able to use own initiative. Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an anaesthetic practitioner. Experience not necessary for newly qualified ODP's.
Desirable
- Experience of working in recovery
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload Proven ability to comply with detailed procedures Clear and accurate record keeping
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with post registration anaesthetic qualification, Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Student Operating Department Practitioner nearing qualification.
- Anaesthetic qualification and relevant recovery
Desirable
- Advanced certificate in operating dept practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision. Able to use own initiative. Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an anaesthetic practitioner. Experience not necessary for newly qualified ODP's.
Desirable
- Experience of working in recovery
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload Proven ability to comply with detailed procedures Clear and accurate record keeping
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
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).
