Operating Department Practioner - The Fordcombe Hospital

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a fully registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics. If you do not hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration your application will be automatically rejected.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the delivery of patient care

To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities

Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice

Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner

Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care

Communicate appropriately with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the patient

Take part in all appropriate safety checks including WHO and complete all necessary documentation as required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected]t if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected]t if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.