Are you a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)?

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a dynamic theatre team? Do you want development and experience in all theatre specialties? If so, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for you.

We have exciting opportunities for you to join our rapidly growing theatre team that offers a 24/7 elective and emergency service. We have a wide range of specialties including ENT, Maxillo Facial, Trauma & Orthopaedic, General Surgery, Urology Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery and Breast Surgery. We can provide opportunities to work both anaesthetically and surgically, as many of our ODPs are dual skilled

Please be aware, the interview is a Group Assessment Day that will need to be attended in person.

There is no option for this to be virtual.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to work closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of high standards for all patients requiring all aspects of peri operative care, following appropriate training encompassing a variety of specialities.

The role of the nurse/operating department practitioner is to provide a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital, acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity, reporting adverse events and poor practice to the person in charge. The nurse/operating department practitioner would be expected to use resources and engage in change and service improvements effectively and responsibly.

The post holder will always act in accordance with the NMC code/HCPC and local standards of care and policies.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered ODP diploma/degree level *
• Mentorship/teaching qualification

Desirable

• Management/leadership qualification

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment
• Identification and assessment of patient needs

Desirable

• Recent knowledge of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating
• Effective Communication
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality
• Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Demonstrate resilience
• Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

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264-6473340-SUR