About this role
Job summary
Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover - end date 1st April 2027. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week
Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance as there will be a practical assessment. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Bank Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join the Theatre Department at Kettering General Hospital. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT and Maxillofacial surgery, as well as contributing to the out-of-hours emergency service.
As an Anaesthetic Practitioner, the post holder will be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in perioperative practice, alongside a comprehensive understanding of peri-anaesthetic care.
Applicants must be either a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Operating Department Practitioner or a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse with a recognised and accredited post-registration qualification in anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
Ensure a welcoming, safe environment for patients, maintaining high standards of care in line with NMC/HCPC and CQC guidelines.
As an Anaesthetic Practitioner, support patients undergoing surgery by preparing, managing and maintaining specialist equipment and medications, including anaesthetic machines, IV access and airway devices, ensuring safety throughout the perioperative pathway.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary theatre team to support the effective day-to-day running of the unit, promoting patient flow and safe care delivery. Plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based care for a diverse patient group.
Provide supervision and support to junior and unregistered staff, particularly in the absence of the Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner, ensuring consistent high standards across the team.
Demonstrate motivation, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, contributing as an integral member of the perioperative team to deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality anaesthetic service.
About us Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of post registration study in peri-operative care, NVQ level study or equivalent Evidence of Accredited Post-Graduate Anaesthetic Module/Course
Desirable
Leadership qualification Relevant degree/willing to work towards
Knowledge Essential
Post Registration experience as band 5 staff nurse/ODP or equivalent in Theatres Relevant experience in a peri anaesthesia care environment
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners Evidence of ability to supervise members of the team
Skills Essential
Able to deliver a high standard of Evidence based individual patient care Computer/IT Literacy Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and effective time management Resuscitation skills and the knowledge to initiate appropriate action in a clinical emergency. Airway management skills. Safe administration of intravenous drugs and the preparation and programming of PCA and epidural pumps. To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. Dealing with difficult situations/people. Being able to react to sudden changes in patient condition and having the knowledge to deal effectively with the situation. Delivers nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
Empathetic Strong desire to improve service standards Projects a professional image Punctual, adaptable and flexible Willing to learn new skills
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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN168UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)