Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic RGN

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our surgical team, as we open the newly built Sussex Surgical Centre (Elective Surgical Hub).

This consists of 4 new theatres, 2 existing Day surgery theatres, Pre-Assessment, first and second stage recovery.

The SSC will be open initially 5 days a week, extending to a 6 day working week in the Autumn 2025.

The unit will be open from 07:00 to 22:00pm and theatres will be operating a 10 hour day between 08:00 and 18:00.

As a flexible employer we can offer part time and full time hours. Please talk to us about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require at interview, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process. While we may not be able to fully accommodate we will consider and try to accommodate for successful applicants.

Within the elective hub we will be caring for a variety of day case surgical patients including Trauma and Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Maxilla Facial and other specialities.

We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP's and NMC Registered staff with Anaesthetic experience to join our team. You will need to have at least 2 years' experience within anaesthetics, a mentorship qualification, and leadership training.

We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the ethos of Day Surgery and our Trust Values.

Main duties of the job

As the new SSC is a purpose-built facility for elective day case procedures, your role will include the safe management of patients pre and post operatively.

Working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, this includes the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the day surgery pathway for ensuring the delivery of safe care to our patients.

The Band 6 will have delegated responsibilities agreed by their line manager. These will include managing and leading delivery of care, supporting staff, and mentoring of students and junior staff.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact Justine Trueman.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• A1/D32 D33.
• PACU: Recognised critical care course/module.
• Evidence of relevant CPD / Revalidation documents.
• Evidence of additional relevant multi-skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
• Educated to degree level.
• Management/leadership course.

Min Criteria

• Two years' experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/ PACU/ DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
• Multi-skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
• Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.

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.

Depending on experience pro rata, per annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Term time hours.