Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse Advert, URGENT

| Operating Department Practitioner | Band 5 | Experienced Anaesthetic Nurse | Experienced Operating Department Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for many Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join our team on a permanent and temporary basis.

We consider the role of the theatre practitioner to be fundamental and innovative, always seeking as a team to evolve and improve.

We are currently offering a Band 5 to Band 6 progression pathway, subject to the fulfilling of necessary criteria.

Our clients pride themselves in forward thinking and encouraging staff to develop by extending the role of the theatre practitioner. I

You will need to deliver a holistic care approach that is current, evidence based and effective. You must have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that you contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.

To apply for this job you must hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered anaesthetic practitioner RGN/ODP and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assisting in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres/allocated anaesthetic area, for clinical procedures and practice, across a range of surgical specialities

* Delivering high quality anaesthetic care in isolated areas such as Maternity and functioning as an essential member of the cardiac arrest team.

* Participate in the department’s administration as required.

* Opportunity to rotate between areas may be available.

Who we are looking for:

* Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council for ODPs, is essential.

* An RGN/RN with a UK recognised anaesthetic nursing qualification or Operating Department Practitioner qualification is essential.

* Recent experience of working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner would be advantageous.

* Delivering high quality, patient-focused care, that is current, evidence based and effective.

* Be compassionate and able to demonstrate excellent patient care & leadership skills.

* Have strong verbal and written communication skills

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