Job summary
You have the opportunity as a Band 5 Bank Operating Department Practitioner to make a difference and impact on our service users experience. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to be part of the team in theatres at the James Paget University Hospital. This exciting opportunity will mean you are part of a theatre team that is currently in transformation with the addition of two new orthopaedic elective hub theatres and the addition of robotic surgery. This role requires you to have adaptability and expert knowledge in one speciality but also proficient in another and the willingness to learn multiple.
The Department has 13 Theatres which provide services for General Surgery, Colorectal, Breast, Gynaecological, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Trauma, Orthopaedics and Maternity alongside satelite anaesthesia opportunities.
You must be a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
You will be given the opportunity to progress your professional development skills-based and educationally through our embedded band 5 development pathway, with the additional opportunity to develop skills in Surgical First Assist extended role.
Newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply, a full preceptorship pack would be offered to any successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide care during the delivery of clinical services throughout the patients perioperative journey. The role requires an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, within the appropriate legal requirements, acts, policies, procedures and guidelines. The successful applicants must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and be versatile to the department requirements. Acting as a role model and mentor for the students and visitors that access the department upholding the trusts values and behaviours.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- Ensure that agreed standards of practice within the area are maintained.
- Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
- Commitment to provide training and share knowledge to those around in the team and Mentorship support of new staff and student nurses.
-To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training IV drug administration, ECG recording, Advanced Scrub Practitioner (ASP) Role
-Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.
-Ensure that they can safely admit/discharge or transfer patients from theatre and or recovery.
-Responsible for the management and co-ordination of theatre activities in the absence of more senior staff.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
1. Registered ODP HCPC
Desirable
2. Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
3. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
4. Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
5. Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable
6. Recent and/or current post registration experience in an acute Trust
Skills, abilities and competen
Essential
7. Good interpersonal and communication skills
8. Good organisational and team building skills
9. Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
10. IT skills
11. Confident and calm attitude
12. Ability to work under pressure
13. Ability to work as part of a team
14. Punctual and reliable
15. Motivated and shows initiative
16. Compassionate
Behavioural qualities
Essential
17. Courteous and Respectful
18. Kind and Helpful
19. Responsive Communication
20. Effective and Professional
Other
Essential
21. Ability to work flexibly to cover needs of service.