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Theatres – ODP / Staff Nurse

Bank Operating Department Practitioner – West Midlands Hospital – Bank Hours

The Role

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong clinical background in acute surgical care. We are looking for a dynamic and positive individual to ensure the Theatre department is Safe, Effective, Responsive, Caring, and Well Led.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Theatre team, developing excellent working relationships with staff members, consultants and key stakeholders.

They will assist in driving sustainable excellence in the safety and quality of care and services.

They will support the Quality agenda by monitoring achievements against required standards, identifying risks to quality of care and services and planning, recommending /implementing changes for continuous improvement.

Where you’ll be based

West Midlands Hospital is a leading private Hospital set in pleasant grounds at Colman Hill, West Midlands. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Halesowen and only three miles from junction 3 of the M5 and 10 miles from Birmingham city centre, we offer the highest standards of clinical and personal care across a multitude of specialities.  The hospital has 2 operating theatres, an endoscopy theatre and full diagnostic services on site. It is likely to see a further development and an increase in facilities within the next 2 years which will include a designated off-site ambulatory unit as a minimum.

Essential experience and qualifications for this role

• ODP/NMC registration
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Sound computer skills and knowledge

What you’ll bring with you

• A strong clinical background.
• A commitment to the delivery of customer focussed services.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proven track record and evidence of successfully delivering a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance to the Governance Framework.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of supporting ongoing professional development.

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. 

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. West Midlands Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.