Bank ODP/Theatre Staff Nurse

at  Ramsay Health Care

Job Description
Bank Operating Department Practitioner/Theatres Staff Nurse – Berkshire 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
The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high qualtity healthcare. The hospital provides first class private healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who self-pay for treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

Essential experience and qualifications for this role

• ODP level 3
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Sound computer skills and knowledge
• A registered member with the HCP

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
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 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 are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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. Berkshire Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
Operating Department Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub
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The role
At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as an Orthopaedic Scrub ODP and support on our journey of ‘people caring for people’. You’ll have the best facilities – many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology.
You’ll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you’re committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.
Where you’ll be based
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What you’ll bring with you

• HCPC registration with no restrictions or conditions
• Surgical scrub experience within orthopaedics including but not limited to hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments
• Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) would be desirable, but not essential
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Flexible and positive attitude
• A warm, considerate and empathetic character

Benefits

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• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%–100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• 25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant [delete if not applicable]
• Access to our employee discount programme
• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards
• Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

About us
We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
To apply
Please contact (name) on (email) or (tel) for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. Or you can apply directly via
www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
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 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 equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

• ODP level 3
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Sound computer skills and knowledge
• A registered member with the HC