Job summary
Employer heading
Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic RGN
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP’s and NMC Registered staff with Anaesthetic experience to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience within anaesthetics, a mentorship qualification, leadership training and the commitment to work within a well established rotational team.
The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres which carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Breast, Trauma/CEPOD and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre. We are looking for experienced, compassionate staff who wish to deliver exceptional standards of care within theatres.
In 2024 we will be expanding our use of theatres at Conquest with the introduction of the new Robot for General Surgery and Gynaecology.
If you are flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to work within theatres that is growing and expanding its service delivery to include new innovative ways of working then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To support the Department Matrons and Deputy Leads in maintaining an efficient and effective service, delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
Predominantly day shifts, but will incorporate out of hours, nights and weekend working and the ability to work cross site as required.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998.
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level.
- Management/leadership course.
Min Criteria
Essential 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.
- Risk assessor training & experience
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Morris
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4500
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or visit to our theatres please contact Matron Catherine Morris
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