About this role
Job summary
We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
We carry out a wide range of surgery includingGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OBS & Gynae, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD.
Along with Robotic General and Gynae surgery since 2024.
The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre and we are looking for enthusiastic applications to help us on our journey to outstanding by 2020, our recent CQC report was rated as "Good."
If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Theatre Practitioners, Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
Provides care to patients in the Peri-operative/Day Surgery/Theatre/PACU setting. Cares for patients compassionately with dignity and respect, acknowledging them as individuals.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job 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
Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities Essential
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
Hastings
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)