Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
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Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Operating Department Practitioner in Eastbourne. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.
Job Summary
We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP's and NMC registered staff with Anaesthetic Qualifications and experience and evidence of IELTS at level 7, to expand our amazing team at Eastbourne Hospital in Eastbourne. You will need to have at least 2 years' experience within anaesthetics and ideally have a mentorship qualification. We carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynae, Breast services, Urology, Max Fax, and Trauma/CEPOD.
Main Duties
To support the Department Matrons/Deputy Leads in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs. Predominantly day shifts, but will incorporate out of hours, nights and weekend working, should we require.
About Us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], submit your application today.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
- Qualifications (Essential): Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner; Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998; A1/D32 D33; PACU: Recognised critical care course/module; Evidence of relevant CPD / Revalidation documents; Evidence of additional relevant multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
- Qualifications (Desirable): Educated to degree level; Management/leadership course.
- Experience (Essential): Five years experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/ PACU/ DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management; Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU; Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions; Risk assessor training & experience.
- Skills (Essential): Effective leadership and people management skills; Effective communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team and manage the clinical areas; Able to work effectively in stressful situations where the work pattern is unpredictable, highly distressing and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time; Highly developed psychomotor skills, to manipulate work with delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation.
Additional Information
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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/