Bank Anaesthetic Practitioner Band 5

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Bank Anaesthetic Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic Nurse

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care.

Using your Anaesthetic qualification and experience you will be part of a team that has been rated Excellent for caring by the CQC. ensuring that the patient receives the highest standard of world class perioperative care. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Anaesthetist in caring for patients undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery.

We provide Anaesthetic cover for 4’ Barn’ Style theatres, 8 Theatres with the addition of CT. Here at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital we specialise in Orthopaedic surgery, including primary arthroplasty, complex revision arthroplasty, sports injuries, foot and ankle, upper limb/shoulder and paediatrics.

Who we’re looking for

Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous experience in Orthopaedics and be a minimum of 1-year qualified.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, pro-active and be willing to learn new skills. We have a comprehensive preceptorship programme established to support you in your new role with the support of a dedicated education team.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Why RJAH

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you’re starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience – we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

Informal enquiries are encouraged or to arrange a visit to the Theatre to gain a greater insight into the role please contact David Blackwell on 01691 404306.

For further details / informal visits contact:

David Blackwell, Operating Department Practitioner

d.blackwell1@nhs.net / 01691404306

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We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

All employees of the Trust are expected to demonstrate our five values which underpin the delivery of outstanding patient care (Friendly, Excellence, Caring, Professional, Respect)

Prospective employees are therefore also expected to demonstrate these values throughout the process, and we would like to make you aware that every interaction with the Trust during the recruitment and selection process will be assessed against the Trust’s Values.

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Your application form and reference must include a minimum of 3 years employment or education history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps.

The Trust reserves the right to withdraw any offers of employment if pre-employment checks are not satisfactory, including references and previous attendance record.