About this role
Job summary We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurseto join our Theatre team and play a vital role in providing safe and effective care to patients undergoing surgical procedures at Homerton. This is an exciting time at Homerton, we have just opened our two new Day Surgery Theatres and have recently gotten a second Da Vinci Robot for theatres.The role will cover both Main and Day Surgery Theatre suites. We are looking for applicants who are committed and motivated to provide excellent care to the patients of City and Hackney and join part of the Multidisciplinary Team. **This advert may close earlier than the closing date due to a high number of applicants**
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based post-operative care to patients in recovery, while contributing to team leadership and effective management. The post holder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care independently, maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality and compassionate communication.
They will act as a positive role model and expert resource, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and following professional and Trust standards. Responsibilities include prioritising workload, supporting timely theatre starts, admissions and discharges, managing risks, reporting incidents, maintaining staffing, and contributing to service improvement, clinical governance and CQC standards.
The post holder may undertake leadership duties, support staff development, mentor students and junior staff, and contribute to teaching, research, audit and evidence-based practice. They will maintain professional development through reflection, appraisal and training.
They must follow infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and equality requirements, including hand hygiene, PPE and aseptic practice. Current NMC/HCPC registration and mandatory training must be maintained.
The service operates Monday to Saturday, including rotational weekend working. Staff are expected to demonstrate responsibility, respect, safety, personal care and inclusion while delivering safe, personalised, patient-centred care.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Nurse HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner Post registration experience and continued learning Evidence of professional development
Desirable
Mentorship / assessor
Skills/ Abilities Essential
Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to individual needs. Demonstrate ability to prioritise own workload and others Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication skills in English.
Desirable
Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issues. Ability to create an environment that facilitates learning. Commitment to development of self and others. Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
Understanding of clinical audits
Experience Essential
Demonstrate caring and sensitive approach. Reliable. Ability to use own initiative. Enthusiasm for speciality. Ability to deal with stress. Motivated
Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion Able to work flexibly to meet service demands.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
Hackney London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)