Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job NQODP For SGH and PAHUniversity Hospital Southampton NHSFoundation Trust (UHS) are delightedto be able to offer a fantasticopportunity for a customer focussed,friendly and enthusiastic individual, aspart of our expanding service. UHS offers fantastic training anddevelopment giving you the bestpossible opportunities to achieve thecareer you want. Development of ourstaff is central to the delivery of highquality, safe and effective care. We canoffer opportunities to develop within asupportive environment, and our staffsurvey results reflect our commitmentto facilitate your career progression. University Hospital Southampton weare proud to be a designated Traumacentre, one of only 2 within the southof England to offer both adults andPaediatrics full onsite major traumaprovision. We supply award-winningcare, UK firsts, and ground breakingclinical trials. Our teams provideservices for over 1.9 million peopleliving in Southampton and beyond. We have a growing theatre complex,and are looking for talented anddedicated NQODP's to join our team.We are looking for ODP's that arelooking to graduate this year.At UHS we are guided by our values ofputting patients first, always improvingand working together. So if you arededicated to patient care,improvement and collaboration wewould love to hear from you. About us University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-NQ010225 Job locations University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Your Responsibilities- Registered with the HCPC, applied for registration or within final year of training.- Maintain a variety of shift patterns, including nights and weekends.- Ensure that accurate records andinformation systems are maintained.- Ensure the safe control, custody, and administration of all drugs within the perioperative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.- Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical practices accurately reflect trust values- Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance which may affect safe and competent practice.- Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.- Attend mandatory training sessions as required.- Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.- Effectively communicate with alldisciplines, patients/clients andrelatives.- Ensure incident forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.- Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.- Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.- Ensure adequate stock levels ofconsumables are maintained.- To provide high quality peri-operative and post-operative care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating them without supervision.- Ensures all equipment is cleaned,checked daily, and maintained andtakes appropriate action with faulty equipment as per company policy.- Be responsible for the accurateaccounting of all disposable and non disposable instrumentation before, during and following a clinical procedure.- Participates and supports training in new equipment.- Ensure the safe positioning andtransfer of patients within thedepartment in accordance with Trust and theatre policy and procedures.- Ensure availability and readiness of all equipment and instrumentation for all cases.- Ensure the work area is cleaned and prepared in accordance with infection control policy.- Participates in audit or research.- Ensure that the handling of specimens is carried out safely and the recording of collection is accurate.- To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection controlneeds. What were looking for:We are currently seeking highlymotivated individuals to join ourexpanding team, our services currently cover Neurosciences, Cardiac, ENTOMF vascular thoracic CEPOD trauma, HPB GI Robotics, Peads including Recovery, Endoscopy, Interventional radiology, we also have a hybrid suit, as well as being a regional trauma centre for Southampton. The operating theatre suite is currently expanding, currently our theatres comprise of 36 centre block theatres, neurosciences theatres, also satellite locations, providing a range of services from cardiac to paediatrics. Our major trauma theatres andelective orthopaedic theatres areinnovative and ground-breakingwithin the over expanding major trauma and elective orthopaedic field. Job description Job responsibilities Your Responsibilities- Registered with the HCPC, applied for registration or within final year of training.- Maintain a variety of shift patterns, including nights and weekends.- Ensure that accurate records andinformation systems are maintained.- Ensure the safe control, custody, and administration of all drugs within the perioperative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.- Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical practices accurately reflect trust values- Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance which may affect safe and competent practice.- Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.- Attend mandatory training sessions as required.- Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.- Effectively communicate with alldisciplines, patients/clients andrelatives.- Ensure incident forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.- Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.- Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.- Ensure adequate stock levels ofconsumables are maintained.- To provide high quality peri-operative and post-operative care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating them without supervision.- Ensures all equipment is cleaned,checked daily, and maintained andtakes appropriate action with faulty equipment as per company policy.- Be responsible for the accurateaccounting of all disposable and non disposable instrumentation before, during and following a clinical procedure.- Participates and supports training in new equipment.- Ensure the safe positioning andtransfer of patients within thedepartment in accordance with Trust and theatre policy and procedures.- Ensure availability and readiness of all equipment and instrumentation for all cases.- Ensure the work area is cleaned and prepared in accordance with infection control policy.- Participates in audit or research.- Ensure that the handling of specimens is carried out safely and the recording of collection is accurate.- To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection controlneeds. What were looking for:We are currently seeking highlymotivated individuals to join ourexpanding team, our services currently cover Neurosciences, Cardiac, ENTOMF vascular thoracic CEPOD trauma, HPB GI Robotics, Peads including Recovery, Endoscopy, Interventional radiology, we also have a hybrid suit, as well as being a regional trauma centre for Southampton. The operating theatre suite is currently expanding, currently our theatres comprise of 36 centre block theatres, neurosciences theatres, also satellite locations, providing a range of services from cardiac to paediatrics. Our major trauma theatres andelective orthopaedic theatres areinnovative and ground-breakingwithin the over expanding major trauma and elective orthopaedic field. Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered ODP on relevant part of the register Degree or equivalent experience Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment. Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice Knowledge of current issues within acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability. Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient. Desirable Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice. Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support Experience of working within relevant care setting Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification. Interest in research to promote good practice Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered ODP on relevant part of the register Degree or equivalent experience Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment. Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice Knowledge of current issues within acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability. Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient. Desirable Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice. Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support Experience of working within relevant care setting Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification. Interest in research to promote good practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)