Main area Anaesthetic Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract 3 posts can be offered as Permanent. 1 post can be offered as Fixed Term for 12 months.
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref 418-ODP1906-VR
Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Town Luton
Salary £27,055 - £32,934 pa
Salary period Yearly
Closing 03/01/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioners (ODP or RGN)- Operating Theatres Applicants must be working in the UK and registered with the HCPC/NMC. Others will not be shortlisted if failing to meet this criteria. We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Theatres is an exciting, fast-paced department, with patient care at the heart of all we do. If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2024, we'd love for you to join our team. Please note that this vacancy is only open to applicants currently residing in the UK. Main duties of the job
ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties. At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We will also be undertaking Major vascular surgery in our new Acute Services block so we are looking for staff with major vascular experience. Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified) Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables Use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms Safe administration of IV fluids Safe checking in of patients Calm, professional manner Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team Reporting any concerns to line manager Person specification
ODP/Nurse Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register Previous experience with students Experience
Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department Flexibility in working patterns Knowledge
Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice Patient safety and WHO checklist Ability to meet deadlines Knowledge of WHO CPD It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Job overview
Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioners (ODP or RGN)- Operating Theatres Applicants must be working in the UK and registered with the HCPC/NMC. Others will not be shortlisted if failing to meet this criteria. We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Theatres is an exciting, fast-paced department, with patient care at the heart of all we do. If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2024, we'd love for you to join our team. Please note that this vacancy is only open to applicants currently residing in the UK. Main duties of the job
ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties. At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We will also be undertaking Major vascular surgery in our new Acute Services block so we are looking for staff with major vascular experience. Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified) Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables Use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms Safe administration of IV fluids Safe checking in of patients Calm, professional manner Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team Reporting any concerns to line manager Person specification
ODP/Nurse Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register Previous experience with students Experience
Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department Flexibility in working patterns Knowledge
Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice Patient safety and WHO checklist Ability to meet deadlines Knowledge of WHO CPD It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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