Job summary This is a part time post for 30 hours only. We are looking for an experienced Band 6 ODP to join our friendly and dynamic anaesthetic team working at Kettering General Hospital. As an ODP at KGH we cover a wide range of specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT, and Maxillo-Facial surgery along with an out of hours emergency service. As a senior ODP within our theatre department you will get to provide advanced clinical support in the Operating Theatres, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Teams and Accident and Emergency Department. You will participate in 24-hour rota (day and night duties, weekends, and bank holidays), and extended service cover as required to support the Trauma, Emergency & Obstetric services, we are a family friendly department able to support flexible working opportunities. The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and coordinate, and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Theatre Lead. To apply for this role, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience in an anaesthetic capacity. Main duties of the job We can offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced ODP to join our Theatre Team. You must be driven and committed to the delivery of high quality, safe surgical practice and passionate about leading and developing theatre staff and teams. You must be able to demonstrate commitment to developing the service, show evidence of clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team working with excellent communication skills. This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a period of workforce improvement so an enthusiastic approach and a positive attitude to change are essential. About us Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively pricedoffering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 264-7019015-SUR Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN168UZ Job description Job responsibilities To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister/Charge Nurse in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling, professional behaviours, and high skill levels within your chosen profession. At all times practice within the HCPC code of conduct and practice in line with all Trust Policies and Processes. The trusts care values are to be always adhered to whilst promoting the best and most effective care to our patients. To provide advanced clinical support in the Operating Theatres, ITU, KGH Emergency Teams and KGH A&E. This will be achieved by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures or requiring specialist critical care. Job description Job responsibilities To work proactively to support the Theatre Sister/Charge Nurse in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling, professional behaviours, and high skill levels within your chosen profession. At all times practice within the HCPC code of conduct and practice in line with all Trust Policies and Processes. The trusts care values are to be always adhered to whilst promoting the best and most effective care to our patients. To provide advanced clinical support in the Operating Theatres, ITU, KGH Emergency Teams and KGH A&E. This will be achieved by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures or requiring specialist critical care. Person Specification Experience Essential Registered as Operating Department Practitioner with Health and Care Professions Council. This post requires good knowledge & skills of Critical Care procedures acquired through experience in Critical Care and/or an acute Operating Theatre setting. Mentorship Qualification Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Teaching Qualification Management/Leadership Qualification Knowledge Essential Evidence of recent work within a Critical Care Unit, theatre emergency team and/or on a standby/out of hour's rota Experience in the intra & inter-hospital transfer of critical care patients. Experience in participation in cardiac arrest & trauma teams Desirable Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice Skills Essential Credible professional with knowledge of critical care practice and emergency resus practice Team Player. Flexible/Adaptable Demonstrate a high level of personal self-management and organisational skills Knowledge of theatre and critical care equipment and requirements. An ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make appropriate decisions based on the information gained. Ability to work well within a team and have effective people skills Person Specification Experience Essential Registered as Operating Department Practitioner with Health and Care Professions Council. This post requires good knowledge & skills of Critical Care procedures acquired through experience in Critical Care and/or an acute Operating Theatre setting. Mentorship Qualification Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Teaching Qualification Management/Leadership Qualification Knowledge Essential Evidence of recent work within a Critical Care Unit, theatre emergency team and/or on a standby/out of hour's rota Experience in the intra & inter-hospital transfer of critical care patients. Experience in participation in cardiac arrest & trauma teams Desirable Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice Skills Essential Credible professional with knowledge of critical care practice and emergency resus practice Team Player. Flexible/Adaptable Demonstrate a high level of personal self-management and organisational skills Knowledge of theatre and critical care equipment and requirements. An ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make appropriate decisions based on the information gained. Ability to work well within a team and have effective people skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN168UZ Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)