University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Theatre Nurse / ODP
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An Exciting Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RN/ODP to join the Tavistock Theatre Day Case Operating Team on a fixed-term contract for 1 year, with a possibility of extending to permanent part-time hours following the fixed-term contract. We undertake Day Case Procedures in ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, General Surgery, Plastics, Colorectal.
Role Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of safe care to patients undergoing day case surgical procedures under local, regional, and general anaesthesia. All staff are given the opportunity to work to their full potential within the peri-operative environment, utilising all previous knowledge and skills.
The successful candidate will have an interest in Recovery, Anaesthetics, and Scrub, and be willing to rotate through the different areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept responsibility for the safe preparation and organisation of the recovery, scrub, anaesthetics, and surgical ward area.
- Participate in all operating department roles and procedures relating to the pre-, peri-, and post-operative phases of patient care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the clinical care of patients without supervision.
- Be competent in the use of equipment used to monitor and facilitate treatment and care of the patients.
- Provide safe, quality care for all patients in the Theatre Suite/outpatients.
- Work across different theatre specialities as required, including general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, dermatology, Colorectal, and Gynaecology.
- Recovery duties involve the admission recovery and discharge of patients following general anaesthetic, Local anaesthetic, sedation, and blocks.
- Pre-assess patients if required and assess patients' notes for suitability for admission to Tavistock Theatre.
- Working within the outpatient department supporting the medical and surgical clinics may be required at times.
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Working Conditions
Tavistock Theatres work Monday-Friday.
In-house training is provided with a facilitator to support you.
About Us
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Contact Information
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
- Clinical Manager Tracey Atkin
- Deputy Theatre Sister Becky Voller
- Sandra Morgan
- Phone: 01752 436125 or 01822612233
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracey Atkin
- Job Title: Clinical Manager Theatres and Ambulatory Care
- Email Address: tracey.atkin@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01822612233
Additional Information
- Electronic Communication: Please note that all communication will be electronic. Please check your email account regularly.
- Support with Online Applications: If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support, including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post, who will put you in touch with the recruitment team.
- Flexible Working: We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
- Diversity: We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
- Vacancy Closure: It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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