RGN / Operating Department Practitioner
Vacancy – RGN / Operating Department Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered General Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner at Tetbury Hospital to work as part of the Outpatient Department team.
The Organisation
Tetbury Hospital is an Independent Charitable Trust and on behalf of the local community, provides NHS and some private health care. The Trust offers interesting opportunities for professional and personal development in the friendly environment of a small but exceptionally well-equipped hospital in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are a growing business and everything we do is about putting people first, whether that be delivering exceptional care and support for our patients or providing growth and development opportunities for our team.
Tetbury Hospital has a generic outpatient and day surgery unit, which deliver services across seventeen different medical and surgical specialities. The clinics are consultant led, and the Registered Practitioners are required to work across these specialities.
The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to care for patients who attend the Outpatient Department as a Registered Practitioner, while following relevant policies and procedures as laid down in National and Local policies.
In this role you will be required to work as part of a team across multiple different medical and surgical specialities; providing relevant forms of care without direct supervision whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
The post holder will be an ambassador for the Trust, delivering care in an efficient, patient focused and professional way.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will be a First Level Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working in a similar setting. They will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, good professional development and up to date knowledge.
Holding a teaching and assessing qualification would be beneficial but being able to work as part of a team and autonomously is essential. Previous OPD experience in Minor Ops Skills, Phlebotomy, ECG and preoperative assessment and screening would be desirable.
The Package
We can offer flexible hours up to 30 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of between £ 12.56 - £ 15.62 P/hr. This role is a Grade I (NHS Band 5 equivalent). A pay award is pending for this role.
The Hospital offers staff benefits which include pension scheme (continuation in the NHS pension is possible subject to pension rules) and a starting full-time holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday (plus Bank holidays). Tetbury Hospital is keen to support professional development and offers a supportive friendly working environment in a unique setting.
The Next Steps
To find out more about Tetbury Hospital Trust please visit our website www.tetburyhospital.co.uk
To find out more about this vacancy or to visit the hospital please contact Tarar@Citrushr.com
To apply for this position please go to https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916751625
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis but early application is encouraged.
Additional information
As part of this role, you will be required to complete mandatory training.
Please note that offers of work are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.
