Role Summary
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department and other associated areas as required.
- To plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients in the perioperative period as part of the theatre team.
- To guide, instruct and monitor junior staff, students and Theatre Assistants.
- Following a period of support and training the practitioner will deputise for the team leader.
- To practice in accordance with Professional Codes, and statutory requirements
- The post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during Personal Development Review in line with the KSF outlines.
- To work flexibly within any area of the Trust as directed by the Clinical Nurse/ODP Manager/ Senior Theatre Practitioner to provide support according to service needs
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre
The South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) is a system collaboration to utilise the best clinical pathways from across the UK for delivery of high volume elective ambulatory orthopaedic surgery at a single designated facility, located at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. Having opened in March 2022, SWAOC already has the best length of stay in the country with excellent patient satisfaction feedback as well as being shortlisted for three national awards. To enable us to increase our service offering we are looking to increase our clinical team.
Theatre Practitioner - Scrub or ODP (Band 5)
We are looking to recruit band 5 theatre practitioners who will have the opportunity to be involved throughout the patient pathway. No experience of orthopaedic theatres is required as you’ll receive full training when you join our friendly and supportive team. At Nightingale we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and as such there are many opportunities for career development.
This post is being offered on a permanent or internal secondment basis with flexible and part-time working arrangements considered.
If you are interested in being part of this exciting new team at the Nightingale hospital and would like further information take a look at https://nightingale-exeter.nhs.uk/ or for specific enquires please contact Sarah Lewis Clinical Matron for SWAOC sarah.lewis84@nhs.net or Nic Mathieu Lead Nurse Nicola.mathieu@nhs.net
Working Pattern: Currently Monday to Friday, looking to expand into weekend working in the future
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact Sarah Lewis sarah.lewis84@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
