Operating Department Practitioner - Barnet, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Main duties of the job:

Planning and implementing care for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing anaesthesia and surgery.

Checking and preparing of anaesthesia equipment including anaesthesia machines, infusion pumps, cell salvage equipment and rapid infusion equipment. Preparing equipment for airway management, intravenous infusion, normothermia maintenance and DVT prophylaxis


Assisting with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia including management of the difficult airway, and planning and assisting with the safe positioning of patients for surgery.


Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.


Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top


Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Person specification:


Experience:


Essential criteria:


  • ODP/RN with recognised Anaesthetic qualification Significant experience in anaesthetic practice (at Band 5 or above)
  • Minimum 3 years experience in anaesthetic practice (at Band 5 or above)

Desirable criteria:


  • Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/ students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment
  • Mentorship/Practice Supervision qualification
  • Leadership Qualification

Values:


Essential criteria:


  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT
  • Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
  • If you are an
    EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

  • The Trust uses
    electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.


Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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