Job overview
The Registered Nurse/ODP is required:
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care
Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners.
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.
Main duties of the job
Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking competencies as required
Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients’ relatives, and visitors.
Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as a patient advocate at all times.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Initiates and participates in the communication process to facilitate the development of a supportive, cohesive team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within operating department including paediatrics.
- Knowledge of clinical information management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Operating Department
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
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This advert is for Bank ODP (Theatres) - July with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is 18.53 per hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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