Job Description

If you are ready for a change and want to be part of a great team then come and work here! We are looking for dynamic, flexible and highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a team and are a seeking a new challenge. The theatre suites here at the RSCH are busy, multi-specialty units committed to delivering a high standard of care.



Your enthusiasm and organisation skills along with your ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure in a busy team environment will ensure you are able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and drive to succeed.



We are leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery & Robotic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit - an internationally recognised centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques.

Specialties here include:

Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI, Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD.



We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases.



Day Surgery is a purpose built unit covering many specialities including ENT, Maxillo Facial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Pain and dedicated paediatric lists.



To provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist or surgeon or to work in post anaesthetic care unit as required.



To work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure provision of high quality, individualised patient care.



Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ



Please see the attached and Person Specification



To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance in all specialities and areas as required.



To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms and theatres.



To participate in the training, support and induction of students, preceptees, return to practice candidates and new members of staff in theatres.



To be able to hold the priority bleep and undertake role as a member of the priority/trauma team.



Participate in third tier on-call rota.

Who we're looking for:

Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse Working in teams or with minimum supervision Experience in a caring role Competence across a range of skills and specialties, supported by clinical knowledge For further information regarding your main duties and responsibilities including required skills, qualifications and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification link to the right.

Some of the benefits of joining our team Include:

A strong emphasis on your work/life balance Excellent learning and development opportunities Employee discounts through Vivup Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff. And so much more

Our recent CQC inspection found us to be 'providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led'.



The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.