Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit Anaesthetic Practitioner/ ODP to join us as part of our friendly and enthusiastic Day Surgery theatre team.
We cover a wide range of specialties including oral, ENT, gynaecological, urological, orthopaedic, ophthalmic, general surgery, Bronchoscopy and a pain service.
We offer a busy exciting work environment and we are committed to the support and training of our staff, as such we are keen to develop suitable candidates within the role.
Main duties of the job
Our day surgery unit comprises of 4 operating theatres, a minor procedure room and a recovery area.
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, preferably have experience in a day surgery theatre environment and possess excellent communication skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking and well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
Exceptionally, newly qualified staff will also be considered.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire. We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network. Some specialist services and clinics are provided in community facilities, such as the North Cambridgeshire hospital in Wisbech.
In February 2022, the significant progress that has been made at QEH in just three years since 2019 was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected, and recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures). We have an absolute determination to continuously improve care and services for our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse of ODP/ODA.
- Member of Professional Body.
- UK recognised anaesthetic course
Desirable
- For RN - ENB 176/183/182/HDU/Critical Care.
- Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 730 Mentorship Preparation Programme
Experience
Essential
- Have a sound knowledge/experience of basic theatre skills and theatre processes
Desirable
- Experience in broad range of theatre specialities
- Scrub Practitioner experience
- Recovery Practitioner experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- IT literate
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse of ODP/ODA.
- Member of Professional Body.
- UK recognised anaesthetic course
Desirable
- For RN - ENB 176/183/182/HDU/Critical Care.
- Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 730 Mentorship Preparation Programme
Experience
Essential
- Have a sound knowledge/experience of basic theatre skills and theatre processes
Desirable
- Experience in broad range of theatre specialities
- Scrub Practitioner experience
- Recovery Practitioner experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- IT literate
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
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).
