Band 6 Staff Nurse / ODP - Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery - Evelina Theatres, Evelina Children's Hospital

Site
Evelina Children's Hospital

Main area
Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery - Evelina Theatres, Evelina Children's Hospital

Town
London

Grade
Band 6

Salary
£28,924-£38,591 pa inc

Contract type
Permanent

Closing
21 Nov 2008 17:00

Hours
Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Job ref
HJUK/196-APS0111

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre 

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 10,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.

The Trust is made up of two of London's oldest and most well known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
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Located in the centre of London, Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has one of the largest Perioperative and critical care departments in the UK.

Comprising 33 theatres overall our adult Perioperative department located on two sites includes 2 purpose built Day Surgery Units, 2 Endoscopy Units, a large Obstetric Unit and 2 postoperative recovery units operating 24 hours per day covering elective and emergency surgery in a wide variety of specialities.

On the Guy's site the main suite presently comprises 11 theatres. These cater for specific surgical specialities such as advanced laparoscopic robotic urology, skill testing Thoracic surgery and ENT and Max fax surgery, Orthopaedics and all Renal services. As a result of expanding orthopaedic services opening of a new theatre is planned for the New Year. In addition Periop supports one of the largest Dental schools with specialised cover.

On the St. Thomas' site specialist services include fast advancing, aortic aneurysm stenting & percutaneous heart valve replacement within a lab setting, with fantastic results. As well as the main unit there is a cardiac wing comprising of 4 theatres and an extra 10 theatres for the remaining specialities including major plastic, gynaecology, ophthalmic, general services & priority theatres which run 24 hours, 7 days a week.

We have also recently opened a new Children's Centre which has dedicated paediatric operating theatres and a recovery suite. Overall, within the Perioperative department we treat in excess of 30,000 surgical patients per year. With a progressive approach and a commitment to the delivery of high quality patient care we continue to expand and develop.

Perioperative Medicine is fully committed to providing a dynamic environment conducive to gaining additional knowledge and skills. Our close links with local, nationally renowned educational providers enables us to provide a wide range of educational programmes up to PhD level and we offer a generous package of both study leave and course fees. We also have a designated Practice Development Team for the Perioperative and critical care departments who can provide support and guidance throughout your career development. In addition, a designated group of clinical support staff who function as part of the practice development team, will support, lead and provide a robust orientation package for new and junior team members.

We are looking for experienced Theatre / Anaesthetic Nurses / ODPs and Recovery staff to work in our busy adult and paediatric operating theatres. These posts will be key to the delivery of a high quality service as well as supervising and supporting junior staff and students. Dependent on your experience, you will be expected to deputise for the Sister / Charge nurse / Senior ODP in your area.

Evelina Theatres - Evelina Children's Hospital

Evelina is the newest purpose built paediatric centre in the heart of London situated on the St Thomas's Hospital campus. The Evelina Theatres specialise in ENT, General, Urology, Renal, Orthopaedics, Plastics and Cardiac Catheterisation. We have three theatres, a catheterisation lab and we also cover several satellite areas including MRI. We currently have the following vacancies.

Band 6 - Staff Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery

You will be an NMC level one registered nurse, RSCN or registered ODP with broad experience in surgery and/or anaesthetics. A recognised post-registration course in anaesthetics, care of the perioperative patient or recovery is essential. Paediatric experience is preferable but not essential. A mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable.

Guy's and St Thomas' is committed to fair pay for all its staff. Benefits include: Final Salary Pension Scheme, Swimming Pool and Fitness Centres, Knowledge & Information Centre, Social Clubs, On-site Nursery (limited places) and access to a Childcare & Families Support Team. The Trust aims to help staff balance work and home life.Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please contact the "Recruitment Consultant" detailed below.

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We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you not have been short-listed on this occasion.

For further details / informal visits contact
Jacqueline Hyne, Matron on 020 7188 8927, email jacqueline.hyne@gstt.nhs.uk

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Address

Acute Patients Recruitment Team
New City Court
Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond Road
London
SE1 9RT

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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