Job summary
Theatres Centralised Advertisement
Job Title: Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery ODP/Nurse
Are you committed to delivering the highest standards of perioperative care & safety?
Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering compassionate excellence to your patients?
Obtaining a role in theatres at Oxford University Hospitals will enable you to continue your career or to enhance and learn new skills in a new environment. If you like working in a busy department then working in our theatres is the place for you.
Main duties of the job
Theatre posts are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience. Candidates interested in developing a career in theatres will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills as we have adedicated education team in place with a comprehensive education strategy which underpins the development of all grades of staff within theatres, facilitating career development and progression.
In Theatres we provide a supportive learning environment which includes preceptorship, supernumerary status while achieving competencies with further support in the initial phase of working solo. We offer an in-house perioperative course, support with revalidation, leadership and career development. Experienced staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available depending on your chosen career path.
We have implemented shared governance which will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development and the chance to influence and deliver change in the departments. Further CPD is available including the PG Cert/Dip Advanced Perioperative Care. This course is accredited by the University of Northampton and deliveredinthe Trust.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to this advert. This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Operating Department Practitioner Band 5 and is aligned to the Trusts clinical nurse/ODP career ladder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to this advert. This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Operating Department Practitioner Band 5 and is aligned to the Trusts clinical nurse/ODP career ladder.
Person Specification
Education, training, qualifications and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice), ODP HCPC registration or National Certification in area of Practice
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post or equivalent qualification for ODPs.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC/HCPC revalidation
- Minimum of 2 years registered nurse/ODP experience
- Evidence of achievement of an NMC approved Mentorship qualification.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
Person Specification
Education, training, qualifications and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice), ODP HCPC registration or National Certification in area of Practice
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post or equivalent qualification for ODPs.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC/HCPC revalidation
- Minimum of 2 years registered nurse/ODP experience
- Evidence of achievement of an NMC approved Mentorship qualification.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
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).
