Theatre Practitioner​/ODP

We are currently recruiting for experienced and newly qualified ODPs/Theatre Nurses within our Theatre team.

We would love to tell you about our team and our culture. Our area is committed to providing a high standard of patient care over two sites (Scarborough & Bridlington), covering a variety of specialities, including:
Maxillofacial, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Upper GI, Orthopaedics as well as Acute & Trauma.

We welcome applicants from both experienced and new qualified ODP's/anaesthetic nurses. You do not need any additional qualifications to be eligible for this post, but hold passion, enthusiasm and commitment to provide patient centred care.

• A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research evidence.
• A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision.
• The ability to work as an integral member of the team.

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and HCPC standard of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Name:
Gayle Desa

Job title:

Team Leader

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