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. 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.
• Continuing development reviews.
• In house and external academic training programmes.

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 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.

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 process via your line manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of inter- professional working

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Have Knowledge of the care of the peri-operative patient
• Effective handling of critical incidents.

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to work cross-site if required

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

190-7665-DIR