Job summary
Exciting opportunities has arisen for a Band 5 registered nurse/operating department practitioner (ODP) to join our busy Recovery Room, Main theatre at the new Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible staff to join the team in the efficient management of the post anaesthetic patient.
The candidates must possess excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workloads, and also be a team player.
The candidate must have a great work ethic and competent in the safe management of post-operative care.
Experience is desirable, but not essential.
We can offer you a friendly, supportive environment and are committed to professional development.
The department does take into consideration flexible working patterns; however this has to be done in line with the organisation's policy on balancing work and personal life.
The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show keen interest in line with the clinical futures strategy of this Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC/HCPC registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Relevant degree or Diploma
Desirable
- Post registration course and evidence of Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Registered nurse/ODP consolidated training
Desirable
- Theatre training Surgical ward experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Efficient knowledge& use of medical infusion devices, equipment and materials.
- Ability to impart own knowledge to others.
- IT literacy
- All mandatory training complete.
Desirable
- Post anaesthetic care skills
- ILS/PILS trained
- I.V medications competent.
- Can show knowledge of care of the perioperative patient
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional and clinical development at expert practitioner level.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures.
Desirable
- An understanding of 1000 lives
- 5 steps to safer surgery
- Shows expansion of basic post- qualification knowledge.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Willingness to extend practice in post
- Anaesthetic/recovery care
- Able to work under pressure
- Patient and public focused
- Good written skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop autonomous practice
- Demonstrate loyalty and synergy with the senior theatre team.
- Prepared to act as a patient advocate in communication with other Health Professionals
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a geographical area in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC/HCPC registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Relevant degree or Diploma
Desirable
- Post registration course and evidence of Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Registered nurse/ODP consolidated training
Desirable
- Theatre training Surgical ward experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Efficient knowledge& use of medical infusion devices, equipment and materials.
- Ability to impart own knowledge to others.
- IT literacy
- All mandatory training complete.
Desirable
- Post anaesthetic care skills
- ILS/PILS trained
- I.V medications competent.
- Can show knowledge of care of the perioperative patient
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional and clinical development at expert practitioner level.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures.
Desirable
- An understanding of 1000 lives
- 5 steps to safer surgery
- Shows expansion of basic post- qualification knowledge.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Willingness to extend practice in post
- Anaesthetic/recovery care
- Able to work under pressure
- Patient and public focused
- Good written skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop autonomous practice
- Demonstrate loyalty and synergy with the senior theatre team.
- Prepared to act as a patient advocate in communication with other Health Professionals
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a geographical area in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
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).
