Operating Department Practitioner - The Fordcombe Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a fully registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
If you do not hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration your application will be automatically rejected. Main duties of the job
Assist in the delivery of patient care Be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care Communicate appropriately with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the patient Take part in all appropriate safety checks including WHO and complete all necessary documentation as required About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leave
plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. Blue Light card eligibility And more,
additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Job responsibilities
We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Person Specification
Qualifications
RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level |||, evidence of CPD Relevant specialist Course in Theatre/Anaesthetic First Assistance Course Leadership Course Degree/Masters Experience
Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department Change management Managing clinical area as delegated Demonstrates evidence-based practice Facilitation of learning environment Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research Budgetary control Skills
Clinical knowledge and scrubbing skills Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team Effective and concise communication skills demonstrated Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery 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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a fully registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
If you do not hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration your application will be automatically rejected. Main duties of the job
Assist in the delivery of patient care Be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care Communicate appropriately with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the patient Take part in all appropriate safety checks including WHO and complete all necessary documentation as required About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leave
plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. Blue Light card eligibility And more,
additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Job responsibilities
We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Person Specification
Qualifications
RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level |||, evidence of CPD Relevant specialist Course in Theatre/Anaesthetic First Assistance Course Leadership Course Degree/Masters Experience
Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department Change management Managing clinical area as delegated Demonstrates evidence-based practice Facilitation of learning environment Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research Budgetary control Skills
Clinical knowledge and scrubbing skills Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team Effective and concise communication skills demonstrated Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery 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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