Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Band 5 inEpsom inEpsom PUBLISHED
MON 27 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work within a large and reputable Trust providing care to a diverse patient population in South West London and Surrey.
Involvement in a variety of surgical specialties including Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, and more, enhancing clinical skills and experience.
Structured comprehensive induction package provided by the Practice Development Team, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
Possibility for career advancement through ongoing professional development and participation in training programs.
Collaborative work environment within a multi-professional team, promoting excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Autonomy in care delivery, allowing nurses/ODPs to take responsibility and make critical decisions in patient care.
Contribution to high standards of patient care and adherence to Trust values, fostering a sense of pride and purpose in the daily work.
The Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join their busy operating theatre team in Epsom. This role involves providing high-quality clinical care to patients undergoing a variety of elective surgeries, including specialties like Ophthalmology, ENT, and Orthopaedics. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, work effectively within a multi-professional team, and adhere to the Trust's policies and values. Responsibilities include accepting delegated tasks, maintaining professional standards, and participating in an on-call rota, with flexible working hours, including nights and weekends.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and uphold ethical responsibility in their practice. Successful applicants will benefit from a comprehensive induction provided by the Practice Development Team and will play a key role in ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively according to professional and local guidelines.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and uphold ethical responsibility in their practice. Successful applicants will benefit from a comprehensive induction provided by the Practice Development Team and will play a key role in ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively according to professional and local guidelines.
Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetics Theatres Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join us in our busy operating theatre team. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. Epsom serves as the elective site for Surgery which includes Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Colo-rectal, Urology, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery. You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team. You will be required to work nights and weekends and participate in an on call rota as part of this role. Previous applicants need not apply
The Staff Nurse/ODP will:
- Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
- Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
- Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
- Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
- Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
- Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
- Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance
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