Theatre Practitioner ODP/ RN
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are looking for highly motivated and dynamic Operating Department Practitioners and Nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding surgical care. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic department with a strong sense of teamwork.
The successful applicant will be either a registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. As part of our robust Trust preceptorship program we provide a 12-month graduate program which is specifically designed to aid our newly qualified nurses and ODPs, with 6 paid study days per annum and then a continued development program. Our Trust works in close partnership with Huddersfield University providing post graduate learning and development opportunities.
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• Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order.
• Record the patients theatre episode of care in the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) and Bluespier record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Act as a preceptor / mentor for student ODP’s, student nurses, trainee associate nurses, and ATP’s, where appropriate within your area of expertise.
• To work as a team member without being under supervision and supervise and mentor junior staff to run an operating list.
• Perform scrub, circulating and/or anaesthetic PACU duties within the specialist area
• Be responsible for appropriate delegation of tasks to other staff members.
• Comply with policies/procedures and in particular, issues relating to Health and Safety, COSSH, Incidents Reporting and the Data Protection Act.
Working for our organisation
Why CHFT? Why Now?
Join CHFT and be part of a team that’s at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:
• NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."
• National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.
• Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal’s Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.
• Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.
Huddersfield Main Theatre consists of 6 operation theatres providing acute and elective surgery to adults and children in the specialities of Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatric, Urology and Trauma. This also includes 24hour acute cover and resus cover.
Calderdale Main Theatre consists of 9 operating theatres providing acute and elective surgery to adults and children in the specialities of ENT, Ophthalmics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and minor and major Orthopaedics. This also includes 24 hour emergency obstetric cover, resus cover and acutes in Gynaecology and ENT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To act in the scrub role, circulating role, anaesthetic or PACU role daily within your scope of practice.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment after use and between theatre cases, ensuring safe disposal of all clinical and other waste in accordance with policies.
• To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. And report to team leader when standards are not being maintained.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels. Be aware of the need for economy when monitoring stock.
• To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
• To recognise changes in patients’ conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
• Act as a ‘Link Practitioner’ within a defined specialty / interest area.
• Assist with the transfer of patients within department including the positioning of patients using correct procedures in accordance with local manual handling protocols.
Professional Duties
• To work within the HCPC code of professional practice, and within policies,
procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Maintain appropriate stock levels. Be aware of the need for economy when monitoring stock.
• To promote and protect the interest and dignity of patients.
Managerial Duties
• To support the team leader in risk assessment and minimisation. Ensuring incidents
and near misses are reported.
• To manage verbal complaints, informing senior member of staff and refer on when unable to resolve.
• To participate in investigation of incidents / complaints as required
• To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and
relationships with multi-disciplinary team
• To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to
team leader if unable to resolve.
• Have an awareness of team members skills / capabilities and be able to delegate Tasks appropriately.
• Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues.
• Contribute to the development of clinical area, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care / experience.
Financial Duties
• To have budgetary awareness
Managing Self
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.