Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RN/ODP to join the Tavistock Theatre Day Case Operating Team on a fixed term contract for 1 year , with a possibility of extending to permanent part time hours following fixed term contract. We undertake Day Case Procedures in ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, General surgery, Plastics, Colorectal 

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of safe care to patients undergoing day case surgical procedures under local, regional and general anaesthesia.  All staff are given the opportunity to work to their full potential within the peri-operative environment utilising all previous knowledge and skills.  

The successful candidate will have an interest in Recovery, Anaesthetics and Scrub, and be willing to rotate through the different areas. 

Tavistock Theatres work Monday-Friday,

In house training is provided with a facilitator to support you.

For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Clinical Manager Tracey Atkin or Deputy Theatre Sister Becky Voller  or Sandra Morgan  on 01752 436125 or 01822612233.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• The Theatre staff nurse/ODP can accept responsibility for the safe preparation and organisation of the recovery, scrub, anaesthetics and surgical ward area and is able to participate in all operating department roles and procedures relating to the pre-, peri- and post-operative phases of patient care as directed by the Senior Theatre Sister.

·        Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients without supervision and incorporate the standards and philosophy of the Theatre Suite.  To continuously reassess the patients’ needs and re-evaluate care and prioritising planned care appropriately.

·        Be competent in the use of equipment used to monitor and facilitate treatment and care of the patients.

·        You are required to provide safe, quality care for all patients in the Theatre Suite /outpatients.

·        You will work across different theatre specialities as required, including general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, dermatology, Colorectal and Gynaecology.

·         Recovery duties involve the admission recovery and discharge of patients following general anaesthetic, Local anaesthetic, sedation and blocks,

·        The role will also include pre assessing patients if required and assessing patients notes for suitability for admission to Tavistock Theatre.

·        Working within the outpatient department supporting the medical and surgical clinics may be required at times  

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.