Operating Department Practitioner/ Theatre Nurse

It’s our approach that sets us apart. Our patients’ need for family is always at the heart of our work, and we do everything we can to give as many people as possible the chance to have a family of their own. At CARE, all our clinicians are experts in their field, and our Operating Department Practitioner/ Theatre Nurse’ utilise their wide range of knowledge to play their part in assisted conception.

As an Operating Department Practitioner/ Theatre Nurse you will perform a range of duties ranging including undertaking circulating, anaesthetic and recovery duties, in addition you will carry out all relevant forms of patient care to a high standard with limited supervision of the team leader. We are looking for a natural self- starter with a desire to facilitate a quality patient experience that will in turn enhance your skills and the success of CARE Fertility.

The Role

• Carry out a full range of duties, assessment planning, implementation and evaluation with support from team and senior members
• Administer sedation and monitor patients during the procedure
• Perform venepuncture and dispense medication
• Undertake circulating, sedation and recovery duties as required.
• Assist during the procedure and recover patients following their procedure
• Ensure that the correct control, storage and administration of controlled drugs and other drugs are undertaken in accordance with CARE protocols
• Assist with updating and maintaining service records of all medical equipment
• Professionally and diligently conduct self against Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s Code of Practice (HEFA)

The Person

• Essential to be a Registered Nurse and NVQ level 3 in operating department practice or equivalent
• Proven post registration experience in theatre, recovery and scrub
• Excellent organisational skills ability to proactively manage workload
• An understanding and appreciation of patient confidentiality
• Act as a CARE Fertility ambassador and as a role model as a Theatre Nurse and be accountable for own actions
• A desire for continuous personal and professional development by reading relevant material and attending appropriately identified courses and conferences

What we’ll do for you

In a culture where hard work and great results are recognised, you can look forward to a competitive salary. That’s on top of a pension scheme, life assurance, and a range of other benefits. We’re committed to developing our talent; hence, CARE Fertility works in partnership with respected academic institutions to offer you and your team professional development opportunities.

The Company

CARE Fertility is the one of the largest independent providers of fertility treatments in the world and draw on the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses and support staff who all work together to ensure our patients get the very best chance of success.

Our excellent service to our patients has allowed for market growth which means we continuously seek new and fresh talent to complement our current team as well as developing our people to reach their full potential. Join our team and look forward to a challenging and rewarding role, with great results bringing great opportunity for recognition and promotion with the CARE Group.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further please feel free to contact Alison Lytollis, Nurse Manager by email at  Alison.Lytollis@carefertility.com