Job summary
Join Our Team as an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse Passionate About Excellence in Oral Surgery & Maxillofacial Care? Apply Now!
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse to join our supportive and friendly team, dedicated to delivering exceptional care in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial specialties.
What We Offer: This is a unique opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and patient-focused environment. Your role will be based in Oral Surgery, where you'll work closely within Day Case Theatre and other outpatient clinics.
What We're Looking For:
1. A genuine interest in Oral Surgery/Maxillofacial specialties.
2. High standards of clinical care with a patient-focused approach.
3. Proactive, flexible, and organized, with excellent communication skills.
4. A team player who upholds Trust Values and Behaviours at all times.
This position will give you a chance to expand your expertise while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. Your career in Oral Surgery starts here. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
5. Perform scrub and recovery roles for adult General Anaesthetic (GA) dental lists .
6. Participate in Local Anaesthetic (LA) dental, skin, and laser lists, delivering high standards of clinical care.
7. Provide care and support for patients in various OMFS outpatient clinics, including emergency and cancer clinics.
8. Collaborate with the wider Head and Neck Team and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless communication and exceptional care delivery.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
9. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
10. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
11. Flexible working opportunities;
12. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
13. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
14. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
15. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
16. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
17. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
18. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification or contact us directly for more information.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
19. NMC or HCPC
Desirable
20. Outpatient clinic experience
21. GA recovery
22. Scrub
23. General anaesthetics
Experience
Essential
24. Demonstrate understanding of accountability and responsibility
25. Provide evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
26. Experience of Outpatient Clinics
27. Pre and post op care of surgical patients
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
28. You have excellent Communication Skills
29. You are able to communicate effectively with all patients and staff members.
30. You are a team player who will uphold Trust Values and act as a role model for Junior Colleagues.
Desirable
31. Experience of PCH Admins systems
32. Experience of head and Neck Specialities underpinned by practical experience