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Job summary

Main area
Recruitment
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - As and When
Job ref
390 Bank ODP DEC
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend
Town
Southend
Salary
18.53 per hour
Closing
02/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank ODP (Theatres)

Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

The Registered Nurse/ODP is required:

To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care

Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners.

To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.

Main duties of the job

Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking   competencies as required

Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.

Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients’ relatives, and visitors.

Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.

Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Collaborates and communicates with all members of the health care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as a patient advocate at all times.

Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members

Please see attached JD for full Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Operating Department
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience within operating department including paediatrics.
  • Knowledge of clinical information management.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Initiates and participates in the communication process to facilitate the development of a supportive, cohesive team.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bank Recruitment team
Job title
Bank Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004430160
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