Theatre Practitioner (ODP)-Anaesthetics

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2025

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.

The Trust appreciates and values the contribution international nurses bring to the NHS. We also understand the support overseas nurses need to gain full registration once in the UK (via OSCE) and therefore we only recruit internationally to fill nursing vacancies when we can ensure support is in place. At this present time we aren't in a position to offer that support and therefore will not accept applications from overseas nurses who only have Part 1 NMC registration. If that position changes in future we will clearly advertise our opportunities for international nurses to join our nurse team here in Bolton. Thank you for your understanding.

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 Nurse or ODP with current NMC or HCPC Pin number or Student ODP nearing qualification.

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.

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-13AS-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

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.

Please check you meet the essential criteria shown on the Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check you meet the essential criteria shown on the Person Specification.

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.
Experience of working and/or placement within an NHS Setting / demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the ODP role and how this is undertaken within the NHS.

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.
Experience of working and/or placement within an NHS Setting / demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the ODP role and how this is undertaken within the NHS.

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.