Main area Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (nights, on-calls, weekends, long days (site and team dependant)) Job ref 358-6869410-ITA-BC
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/01/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
University Hospitals of Leicester are recruiting Band 5 Operating Department Practitioners within our theatres! This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of our 3 hospitals which include Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital or Glenfield Hospital.
Within the trust we deliver a range of surgical specialties such as Trauma, elective Orthopaedics, Urology, gynaecology, Paediatrics, Max Fax, ENT, Plastics, Emergencies, Cardiac, Thoracic, Breast, Hepatobiliary and a state of the art Vascular Hybrid Theatre on this site, this is the start of a fantastic career in specialist areas!
There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within our theatres and we have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors, to help you develop and progress in your career.
Experience in Theatres or Anaesthetics is an advantage but not essential and we welcome applications from student ODP’s and those returning to practice.
Main duties of the job
1. To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
2. To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
3. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
4. Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit.
5. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
6. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
7. Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
8. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Registered nurse, qualified ODP or student ODP
* Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training
* In possession or or willingness to work towards recognised NMC/HCPC teaching qualification
* Experience in the speciality applied for
* Evidence of post registration continuing professional development or reflective portfolio
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Understands the importance of team working
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate well with patients of diverse cultures and understanding
Skills
* Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality care
* Recognises own level of competence and limitations
* Demonstrates understanding of quality
* Displays motivation and ideas of future career development
Planning and Organisation
* Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
* Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources
Equality and Diversity
* Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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