The New Foscote Hospital, part of the Akessa Healthcare Group, is looking for an experienced, dynamic and organised Senior ODP or Anaesthetics and Recovery Nurse to join our team. This role has arisen following the planned retirement of a long-standing ODP colleague after decades of service at the hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care. Significant investment has been made in the hospital, including ultra-clean laminar-flow operating theatres.
When considering this role, please note that:
- this is a full-time, hospital-based role
- this appointment is for a motivated and ambitious individual
- our senior colleagues lead by example
- Akessa Healthcare does not offer hybrid working
- Akessa Healthcare is expanding, so there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. This guiding vision influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Others may see this as just an ODP or nursing role, but to us, you will be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose that helps improve lives every day. We are looking for candidates who are seeking a long-term position and have clear career development goals.
About Us
Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals, including The New Foscote Hospital, the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The New Foscote Hospital has been established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 100 consultants, all leaders in their specialist fields, who choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has a long history of caring for patients from across the county. Ownership of the hospital transferred to our new management team in January 2023. As part of our group, the hospital provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos of caring for our staff. Since 2023, the hospital has undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment.
107 Harley Street is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. Treatments offered there include oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.
The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standard, and the latest CQC report rated our hospitals as Good across all domains. Akessa Healthcare is managed and run by clinicians, and our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice in the management of their services.
The team takes great pride in what we do. The New Foscote Hospital was ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the UK for both private and NHS patient experience.
Role Purpose
At The New Foscote Hospital, the Registered Nurse/ODP will assist the anaesthetist in delivering care within the Operating Department. Anaesthesia is a skilled area that requires attention to detail, technological knowledge, an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, and, importantly, excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy and respect for patient dignity. Post-Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR) is the final stage of the patient’s perioperative journey and operates on a one-to-one practitioner-to-patient ratio.
Core Responsibilities
- Act with the utmost professionalism and adhere to the NMC or HCPC code of conduct, depending on your professional body.
- Be accountable for your own professional development and for maintaining your registration.
- Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.
- Respect patients’ dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
- Take a hands-on role within the theatre suite.
- Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and yourself.
- Promote evidence-based best practice.
- Apply, and ensure others comply with, legislation, policies and procedures.
- Support the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the perioperative journey.
Main Duties and Key Accountabilities
- Take part in the daily team brief (“huddle”) before the start of surgical lists, and ensure the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is completed and adhered to for all patients.
- Check the anaesthetic machine and troubleshoot problems.
- Prepare the anaesthetic room, including a range of airway equipment, cannulation equipment and equipment for drug administration.
- Bring patients from the ward to the designated theatre once all necessary checks have been completed and documented in the patient pathway.
- Be proficient in using the Compucare 8 perioperative patient pathway.
- Apply patient monitoring and tourniquets as required.
- Assist with the administration of anaesthesia.
- Communicate effectively, including through accurate written documentation.
- Work as a skilled recovery practitioner, competent in airway management, monitoring and pain management.
- Provide a detailed handover to ward staff.
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff.
- Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Carry out drug checks and pharmacy control.
In Addition
- Be accountable for your own standards of work.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Attend all mandatory training, along with other training that helps improve standards of practice.
- Adhere to hospital-wide policies, procedures and standards.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Maintain courteous and professional relationships with all colleagues, visitors and consultants.
- Promote effective communication across all departments.
- Support colleagues and work cooperatively to promote good team morale.
- Perform any other duties as required, where assessed as competent to do so.
- Actively work to maintain the standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
Knowledge and Experience
- Registration with the NMC or HCPC
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience or a qualification in anaesthetics
- Experience or a qualification in recovery
- An understanding that safeguarding is everyone’s business
Skills and Behaviours
- High standards of verbal and written communication
- Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely
- Strong interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, measured and informed manner
- Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Reliability and dependability
- Administrative and basic IT skills
Desirable
- Surgical First Assistant training or qualification
Senior ODP / Anaesthetics and Recovery Nurse in Banbury employer: The New Foscote Hospital
Akessa Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering Consultant Neurologists the chance to work in a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance and professional autonomy. With state-of-the-art facilities at Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and The New Foscote Hospital, employees benefit from a collaborative culture, ample opportunities for personal growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a highly regarded organisation.
