Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP

Job summary

You will work as an anaesthetic nurse or operating department practitioner, caring for patients throughout their peri-operative journey. The post holder will work closely with the anaesthetic team caring for patients before, during and post anaesthesia.

The post holder will also be able to work with patients both in the scrub area and in the recovery room, and utilise the skills they have in all the areas.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team in theatres, including pre assessment, day surgery and recovery, to ensure patients have a safe journey throughout the perioperative journey.

The role encompasses the entire role of the operating department practitioner, theatre nurse from admission through to discharge.

The post holder will work closely with the anaesthetic team and will be expected to support other areas in the department.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values:

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Anaesthetics practice

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Computer skills
• Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept.
• Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
• Able to prioritise workload

Others

Essential

• Disclosure & Barring Service check
• Occupational Health Check
• Ability to participate in emergency/unsocial hours cover