Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, proactive and highly motivated Anaesthetic practitioners (Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP’s) to join our theatre team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and passion to develop and improve. Previous theatre experience is welcome, along with experience from other specialities or those just starting on their ODP career.

As a team member, you will have a range of learning opportunities available. Starting with a rotation throughout the departments, you will develop your competencies within each speciality.

Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.”

Please contact St Peter’s site Team Leader Janet Wright, or Clinical Practice Educator Joi Kaunde-Smith.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work in a variety of settings as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care for patients and ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient throughout in the perioperative period. Your main role will be to provide expertise assistance to the anaesthetist in the perioperative environment and out of department such as A & E, MRI, and inter hospital transfers. This will involve ensuring that all the equipment and drugs required are checked and available.

You will also be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department as part of the team together with the surgical team in roles such as preparing the operating room, transfer and safe positioning of patients.

Effective communication skills is vital for this role both written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, considering impairments, levels of consciousness and language barriers.

You will be required to adhere to local policies, guidelines and SOP’s in order to maintain a high standard of good quality care within the department.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team.  We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital.  Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org