Senior Staff Nurse / Anaesthetic Nurse / ODP
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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Join Our Exceptional Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust!
We're Hiring: Band 6 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse/Recovery Nurse and Scrub Nurses
Are you ready to elevate your career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), Anaesthetic Nurse, Scrub or Recovery Nurse? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for passionate professionals to join our outstanding team at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington-one of London's premier Major Trauma Centres.
Why Choose St Mary's Hospital, Paddington?
Nestled in the vibrant heart of London near the West End, St Mary's Hospital offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with excellent transport links for convenient commuting. Our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and numerous opportunities for professional development.
Who we're looking for:
- Registered ODPs or Nurses with nationally recognized qualifications in anaesthetics.
- Experienced Recovery Nurses and Scrub Nurses.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience in the specialty.
- Motivated individuals who thrive in busy settings and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on maintaining high standards and fostering continuous improvement.
- Professionals eager to develop their leadership and managerial capabilities.
Main duties of the job
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
- To promote a positive image of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at all times.
- To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Adhere to and actively promote our vison "Better health for life".
- Be involved in Imperial College Healthcare's organisational development plans to transform the hospital to meet the needs of future, this will include upholding Imperial's core values.
- Work towards provision of support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Department and Trust wide.
- Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered staffs working in the Department.
- Work towards maintaining and promoting effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Registered ODP
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years at pay band 5 within a relevant speciality
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, teaching mentoring or equivalent course
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC or HPC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Competent interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Basic IT skills
- Effective time management for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job description (PDF, 590.5KB)
- Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 280.6KB)
- Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)