Job summary Are you passionate about working in Perioperative Care? Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse (RN) trained in Anaesthetics, we have an exciting opportunity for you CUH Theatres, which is included in both Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital, employ over 600 staff who work across a total of 37 Operating Theatres. In Main Theatres there are 22 Theatres split into three Units. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and in doing so serve a very wide and complex population. Aspiring candidates who wish to join our team as a Band 5 ODP or RN (Anaesthetic Nurse) can explore numerous development opportunities. These include our PG Cert Perioperative Medicine, offered in partnership with University College London (UCL), as well as prospects for further education and professional growth leading to a Master's degree. Main duties of the job To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the Perioperative period. To undertake the management of a defined clinical area in accordance with own competence and level of experience when required. To participate as an integral member of the theatre team. Participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-A-243283 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 12 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 27 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 12 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 27 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN / ODA / ODP Evidence of continued professional development NMC or HCPC active registration or awaiting registration number Evidence of completed formal Anaesthetic training Desirable Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post) Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting Experience Essential Clinically current in Perioperative practice Relevant perioperative teaching and management experience required for senior Band 5 Practitioners Desirable Evidence of supervision / mentoring of learners and junior staff Experience of managing a clinical area Knowledge Essential NMC code of conduct guidelines HCPC code of conduct guidelines Desirable Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist Skills Essential Good communication skills both written and verbal Capable of working as an integral member of a team Ability to prioritise workload Committed to staff support Highly motivated Willing to develop perioperative practice Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need Desirable Willingness to accept alternative shift times Willingness to undertake additional Committed to the development of junior staff Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress Reliable Desirable Has an understanding of the three main areas of Trust priorities: oImproving patient care oSupporting our staff oBuilding for the future Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN / ODA / ODP Evidence of continued professional development NMC or HCPC active registration or awaiting registration number Evidence of completed formal Anaesthetic training Desirable Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post) Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting Experience Essential Clinically current in Perioperative practice Relevant perioperative teaching and management experience required for senior Band 5 Practitioners Desirable Evidence of supervision / mentoring of learners and junior staff Experience of managing a clinical area Knowledge Essential NMC code of conduct guidelines HCPC code of conduct guidelines Desirable Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist Skills Essential Good communication skills both written and verbal Capable of working as an integral member of a team Ability to prioritise workload Committed to staff support Highly motivated Willing to develop perioperative practice Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need Desirable Willingness to accept alternative shift times Willingness to undertake additional Committed to the development of junior staff Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress Reliable Desirable Has an understanding of the three main areas of Trust priorities: oImproving patient care oSupporting our staff oBuilding for the future 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)