Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP – North Wing Main Theatres

Job summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP - North Wing Main Theatres

We are currently offering an excellent developmental opportunity for a qualified anaesthetic nurse/ ODP to join our team in North Wing Main Theatres. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our excellent team within Theatres and develop your skills in various specialities.

What can we offer you?

We want you to be the best you can be and would support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training programs and tertiary study at our affiliated universities. Our TAP (Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) Academy aims to develop a team of practitioners, with knowledge and skills to care for patients, recognising the commitments of our staff and rewarding achievements.

Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge in each aspect of the Perioperative environment.

Closing Date: October 18th Midnight

This interview will follow a transparent interview process. Topics covered in interview will be provided in advance

Main duties of the job

If you are an experienced anaesthetic nurse/ODP looking to further develop your career and expand your skills within a range of clinical specialities, this may be the area for you. Our long history of cutting edge surgery means that you could be involved in some of the worlds most advanced procedures.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Job responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and effective nursing care within the operating theatre environment

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team supporting elective and emergency surgery

• Maintain aseptic technique and comply with infection prevention and control policies

• Prepare theatre environments, equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures

• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists, anticipating clinical needs during procedures

• Complete accurate documentation, including WHO surgical safety checklists

• Ensure safe management of instruments, swab counts, equipment and medications

• Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre service

• Support students, new staff and contribute to a positive learning environment

• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities

• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to Trust policies and professional standards

• Engage in mandatory training, appraisal and ongoing professional development

• Work flexibly, including on-call duties, weekends and nights as required by the service

• Undertake rotation through various surgical specialities within the theatre department to maintain and develop clinical competence.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level one Registration or Recognised qualification in Operating Department Practice Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• SSSA&P training

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in Theatre and Anaesthetics
• Experience of working on own and in a team

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Values & Behaviours