Job summary
Thank you for considering a position within Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH)Ltd. We are a healthcare organisation which is genuinely passionate about delivering nothing less than excellence. Particularly patient care that exceeds all expectations. We are fortunate that we have a bespoke team who are valued and well respected by our patients, the board, peers and other stakeholders. We also recognise that the right team are our greatest asset.
Main duties of the job
Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) are pleased to be advertising for the post of an Operating Department Practitioner. SPH is an independent health care provider who offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to work in theatre caring for patients who are undergoing elective surgical procedures. There range from the simple day cases to the more complex large bowel operations. This breadth of service offers variety and challenge for the successful candidates.
Interview date: 17th October 2024
Please note we are not currently offering sponsorship for this role.
About us
We are building upon our strategy for growth and expansion and are looking to expand our nursing teams.
We provide a variety of services across East Kent, which include in patient, Day case, outpatients, Diagnostics, lifestyle and wellbeing services including options via the choose and book option in their care pathway.
Our principle sites are in Margate and Ashford with an outpatient provision in Canterbury.
I hope Spencer Private Hospitals will appeal to those of you whose purpose is to provide the best of care in an appreciated and respected environment with ambition to improve their knowledge and skillset whilst caring for a multiplicity of patients in a considerate environment with opportunity for further growth and development.
Thank you for considering a position a position with us. We look forward to welcoming you into Spencer Private Hospitals should you be successful at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To perform operating department duties under the direction of the TheatreManager and assist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional mannerto ensure the smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care andsafety. To maintain professional and individual accountability
Person Specification
Other
Essential
1. Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important
2. Manual handling of patients and manoeuvring heavy instrumentation and equipment
3. Frequent unpleasant working conditions; contact with body fluids, foul linen daily
4. Daily contact with substances hazardous to health
Qualifications
Essential
5. Operating Department Practitioner
6. HPC Registered
Desirable
7. Diploma in Health Care Studies
Experience
Essential
8. Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
9. Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice
10. Catalyst for change
11. Teaching and assessing/mentorship, or willing to undertake
12. Knowledge of CQC
13. HLS Teaching (Anaes)
Desirable
14. Multiskilling - demonstrate competency in recovery and
15. Endoscopy
Skills
Essential
16. IT skills
17. Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
18. Ability to work as member of a team
19. Dealing with emergency situations within operating theatre department
Desirable
20. Mentorship or equivalent
21. Post registration theatre experience in private sector dealing with children/adults
Personal Attributes
Essential
22. Provide highly specialised emergency knowledge 24hour hospital cover
23. Remain alert and focused for long periods of time
24. Long periods of peri-operative concentration
25. Checking patients documentation