Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
o Assist in the delivery of patient care
o To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities
o Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice
o Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner
o Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care
o Communicate appropriately with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the patient
o Take part in all appropriate safety checks including WHO and complete all necessary documentation as required
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level |||, evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Relevant specialist Course in Theatre/Anaesthetic
- First Assistance Course
- Leadership Course
- Degree/Masters
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department
- Post registration experience
- Change management
- Managing clinical area as delegated
- Demonstrates evidence-based practice
- Facilitation of learning environment
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub
- Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
- Budgetary control
Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and scrubbing skills
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Effective and concise communication skills demonstrated
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level |||, evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Relevant specialist Course in Theatre/Anaesthetic
- First Assistance Course
- Leadership Course
- Degree/Masters
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department
- Post registration experience
- Change management
- Managing clinical area as delegated
- Demonstrates evidence-based practice
- Facilitation of learning environment
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub
- Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
- Budgetary control
Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and scrubbing skills
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Effective and concise communication skills demonstrated
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
