ODP/Registered Nurse - Recovery | Basildon HospitalAre you an enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse with a passion for recovery care? Join our integrated Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care Team at Basildon Hospital and become part of a service dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Our Day Surgery and Main Theatre services operate as one team across two sites, providing care for adult, paediatric and patients with additional needs. With seven operating theatres, dedicated day surgery units and a 24/7 service, we support a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, Breast, Vascular, Colorectal, Urology, ENT and Orthopaedics, as well as emergency and cancer services.
Working within Recovery, you will care for patients throughout the immediate post-operative period, ensuring safe, compassionate and effective care while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across theatres, anaesthetics and critical care. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a busy and supportive environment that values teamwork, learning and professional growth.
If you are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and are looking for an exciting opportunity within a forward-thinking perioperative service, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help make a difference to patients at every stage of their surgical journey.
Main duties of the jobFollowing successful completion of a development programme, independently undertake the full range of clinical duties within the allocated area, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based patient care.
Ensure patients receive the highest possible standard of care, continuously evaluating and improving practice in line with current evidence and best practice guidance.
Regularly take charge of a clinical area, providing leadership, coordination and oversight of patient care and ward activities.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, fostering positive professional relationships and contributing to effective patient management.
Promote and implement best practice to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
Support service efficiency and continuous improvement by applying LEAN principles and making effective use of available resources.
Comply with all Trust and local policies, procedures, guidelines and relevant legislation, including NICE guidance and national quality initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and mandatory training requirements, with particular regard to Clinical Practice, Health & Safety, Moving and Handling, COSHH, Basic Life Support (BLS), Fire Safety and Major Incident procedures.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilitiesFor more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
QualificationsEssential- Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) / Registered Nurse (NMC) with anaesthetic course.
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Knowledge of clinical information management.
- Adult/Child branch nurse training as appropriate to the post
Desirable- Previous experience of working within specialty area
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
