Registered Nurse ODP - Perioperative Practitioner

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner within the Day Surgery Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). The unit comprises two operating theatres, a 10-bed recovery area and a same-day admission ward. The service provides perioperative care for patients undergoing elective surgery across a range of specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, breast surgery, dental and oral surgery, and cardiology. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team, whether you already have perioperative experience or are looking to develop a career within this specialist area.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent

Royal Alexandra Hospital

36 Hours (Early & Lates)

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred perioperative care to patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring care is delivered in line with NMC/HCPC standards, NHS policies and relevant legislation. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, support patients and families throughout their care journey, supervise and mentor registered and non-registered staff, participate in clinical education and appraisal processes, and support audit, research and service improvement activities. They will also assist with the day-to-day management of resources, equipment, supplies and staffing while providing leadership within the clinical team when required.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First or Second Level Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

• Current NMC or HCPC registration.

• Interest in working within a perioperative/day surgery environment.

• Previous perioperative or day surgery experience is desirable but not essential.

• Ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

• Understanding of professional, legal and ethical healthcare standards.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to supervise and support junior staff and learners.

• Competent in the use of electronic patient records and information technology.

• Commitment to continuing professional development.

• Access to comprehensive in-house training and mentorship programmes.

• Opportunity to undertake funded perioperative development including:

• Safe Scrub Module

• Anaesthetic Courses at Glasgow Caledonian University

• Recovery Courses at Glasgow Caledonian University

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

• Enhanced pay for working public holidays

• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Ian Louden, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 6796, Ian.Louden@nhs.scot

Kirsty Smolarek, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 6796, Kirsty.Smolarek@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

Information for candidates

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and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as

“various”

, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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