Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7455794
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata *subject to job matching**
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Anaesthetic Operating Department Practitioner - Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
** Previous applicants need not apply**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full and a part time Band 5 Anaesthetic Operating Department Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team at East Cheshire NHS Trust Theatre Department.
We are looking for a well-motivated and forward-thinking ODP or Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Care qualification. The applicant should be committed to excellent quality care and enjoy working in a busy Theatre and A&E setting.
We are able to offer experience in a wide range of specialities including, Breast, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedic, Trauma, Urology and ENT.
The post will require an on-call commitment and night shift commitment.
The post is open to both Operating Department Practitioners or Nurses with the Anaesthetic qualification.
Hours per week: 37.5, Permanent
Main duties of the job
To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.
To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) or RGN (Registered General Nurse) (with a post basic anaesthetic qualification)
Desirable criteria
- Diploma educated or equivalent
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team.
- Able to maintain accurate patient records.
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work with limited supervision.
- Able to demonstrate self motivation and the motivation of others.
- Understanding of the need for change in the clinical setting due to strive for quality.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Some previous perioperative experience and can demonstrate desire to work in theatre environment
- Dependable on service requirements at time of recruitment the post may be suitable for newly qualified staff or some previous experience may be required.
- Can demonstrate the ability to deliver high standards of care.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Can demonstrate the ability to solve problems and prioritise workload.
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Macleod
- Job title
- Operational Manager for Theatres and HSDU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625661498
- Additional information
Victoria Jackson
Practice Development Facilitator - Theatre
01625 661727
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