Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We want you to come to STH, and stay at STH, our success starts with you. All our staff have been involved in developing our PROUD values and this why we believe that they make STH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the region and develop your skills within a major trauma centre, working as an Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration or are awaiting registration. We aim to ensure no harm comes to our patients; we continually strive to improve patient experience and make our areas a great place to work and learn.
We are committed to equal access to lifelong learning and the professional development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for your professional and personal development. We have full time clinical educators in post to provide educational support to new employees who will undergo a comprehensive training programme.
We offer:
* Advanced Practice programmes i.e. Surgical First Assistant, Physicians Assistants Anaesthesia and Surgical Practitioners.
* Recognised Mentor Preparation programme support.
* In house and external academic training programmes.
* Cross site working opportunities to suit personal development and aid service need.
Main duties of the job
* To provide the highest standards of patient care and ensure that these standards of care are delivered.
* To perform all general duties of trained theatre personnel and in addition any duty requiring special skill and ability within the surgical/anaesthetic speciality.
* Assess and plan care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programme of care.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. Vacancies are available in other areas of theatres.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as an ODP, you should instead apply through the ODP Transfer register process via your line manager.
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
190-8896-DIR
Job locations
Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN Diploma/ADNS/Nursing Degree
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* HE Diploma/BSc in Operating Department Practice/NVQ Level 3 ODP/C & G 752
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration
Experience
* Evidence of inter-professional working
* Completed core/area specific competencies in anaesthetics, surgery +/or PACU (if worked at different Trust)
* Experience working within an operating department environment
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to work autonomously
* Effective communicator to all levels of staff
* Understanding the role of the theatre practitioner
* Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
* Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a health care setting
* Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
* Effective handling of critical incidents.
Other Factors
* Able to work cross-site if required
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk
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