Staff bank ODP for ECT

Job overview

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance to work with the multidisciplinary team within the ECT suite, ensuring high-quality care is provided safely and effectively within their scope of practice

Main duties of the job

Anaesthetics

• Be competent in all aspects of anaesthetic techniques and procedures.
• Preparation of clinical area.
• Ensure all specialist equipment is prepared for use ensuring that all diagnostic checks of anaesthetic apparatus have met all safety checks and are fully operational, making sure that medical gases, breathing apparatus and ventilatory equipment are available and ready for treatment sessions.
• Keep logs and records for medical electrical items.
• Record and log drug fridge temperatures for each day the treatment suite is used.
• Record and log monthly drug checks and ensuring all drugs are in date and reordered when necessary.
• To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment.
• To escalate any issues or troubleshooting with any anaesthetic equipment to the lead for ECT.
• Ensure all medications are available and accessible for use during ECT treatment sessions.
• Assist the Anaesthetist with management of patient’s airway and supporting the patient during their treatment.
• Assist the Anaesthetist with IV cannulation of the patient.
• Maintain and complete all necessary paperwork for patient monitoring and observations. ·

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.