Registered Nurse ODP - Perioperative Practitioner

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The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner within the Day Surgery Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). The unit comprises two operating theatres, a 10-bed recovery area and a same-day admission ward. The service provides perioperative care for patients undergoing elective surgery across a range of specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, breast surgery, dental and oral surgery, and cardiology.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team, whether you already have perioperative experience or are looking to develop a career within this specialist area.

Permanent

Royal Alexandra Hospital

36 Hours (Early & Lates)

The post holder will work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred perioperative care to patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring care is delivered in line with NMC/HCPC standards, NHS policies and relevant legislation. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, support patients and families throughout their care journey, supervise and mentor registered and non-registered staff, participate in clinical education and appraisal processes, and support audit, research and service improvement activities.

They will also assist with the day-to-day management of resources, equipment, supplies and staffing while providing leadership within the clinical team when required.

• First or Second Level Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
• Current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Interest in working within a perioperative/day surgery environment.
• Previous perioperative or day surgery experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Understanding of professional, legal and ethical healthcare standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff and learners.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient records and information technology.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Access to comprehensive in-house training and mentorship programmes.
• Opportunity to undertake funded perioperative development including:
  • Safe Scrub Module
  • Anaesthetic Courses at Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Recovery Courses at Glasgow Caledonian University

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Ian Louden, Senior Charge Nurse, , Ian.

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Kirsty Smolarek, Senior Charge Nurse, , Kirsty.

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