We are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our small, friendly, dedicated team within the One Day Unit at Leeds Dental institute.

The successful applicant will be required to work 30hrs per week over 3 days (Monday-Friday) and provide an excellent care to meet the individual patient's needs and support them through their day case journey.

The role will involve working in Anaesthetics, PACU, Second stage recovery and theatre (scrub and circulate)

Main duties of the job

As an ODP/Anaesthetic nurse within the One Day Unit you will be supporting a diverse range of patients with ages ranging from 3 to adults.

The role will involve rotation within the department such as - Anaesthetic room working with both adult and paediatric anaesthetists, Theatre, run and scrub, PACU recovering both adults and children and Second stage recovery caring for pre and post operative patient from admission to discharge.

Our team consists of ODPs, Registered Nurses, Dental Nurse , POAs, visiting surgeons, anaesthetists and dental students amongst others

We have dedicated paediatric days where we will treat 6 patients in the morning and 5 in the afternoon and Oral surgery days where we will treat 4 adults/young adults in the morning and 3 in the afternoon

Patients attend for treatments such as minor oral surgery and Dental extractions under General anaesthesia or occasional IV sedation

About us

The ODU is situated within the Leeds Dental Institute and is part of the LDI CSU

The main team consists of ODPs, General Nurses, POA, Dental Nurse and admin support staff and is a small, integral unit

We are a small, friendly and motivated team with a good sense of humour. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care which is reflected in our Friends and Family feedback.

As part of the main LDI CSU we attend away days and training where all specialities within the LDI come together and share knowledge, experience and future goals

As a teaching hospital we have many students from different specialities including - Dental, Dental Nursing, ODP, and Nursing and we enjoy passing on our knowledge to the next generation

We are committed to supporting staff in their professional development within the department

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse) within our Department, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC. You bring a passion for high standards, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience

As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse ), you will:

Enjoy a varied caseload

Put your communication skills to work

Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team

Shape patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate

The patients attending the ODU are pre-assessed by our dedicated pre-assessment team and have to fulfil certain criteria in order to attend the department for treatment. They will generally be in good health therefore need minimal assistance both pre and post operatively

Leeds Dental Institute is located in the heart of Leeds city centre at the side of the Leeds General Infirmary. We are committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to all our patients.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

We welcome any enquiries and would be happy to answer any questions or arrange an informal visit.

Please contact - Elisabeth Green - 0113 3436216

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Registered Nurse Level 1 with relevant Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Team Player
• Understanding of research based practice
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to act professionally at all times

Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Good Written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members

Experience

Essential

• Relevant, Theatre and anaesthetics Experience
• Understanding of the principles of patient centred care

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in Healthcare
• Awareness of the speciality

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Dental Institute

Clarendon Way

Leeds

LS2 9LU

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