Theatre Practitioner/ODP

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Main Theatres and Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU) team at Weston General Hospital. As a Theatre Practitioner/ODP, you will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings and be able to develop their own clinical skills. They will also have good basic English language skills, be able to solve problems and use initiative, and be able to take the lead in responding to deteriorating patients.

The working pattern will include a range of shifts, including nights and weekends, and the ideal candidate will be flexible and able to work as part of a team. They will also have skills or knowledge in anaesthetics and scrub, and be eager to learn and develop their skills further.

Main Duties of the Job

• In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals.
• Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward/department, prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24-period.
• Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion, prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24-period.
• Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care.
• Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
• Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital-acquired infection.
• Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers.

About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites. We are committed to delivering excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond, and are proud to be a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care.

We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/Dip HE in Operating Room Practice.

Desirable

• Training qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant post-registration course.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the perioperative environment.
• Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative.
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training.
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft packages).
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient.
• Willingness to develop teaching skills.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Able to manage difficult situations.
• Awareness of audit & research.
• Recognition of own limits.
• Team player.
• Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
• Self-motivated.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Flexible working practices to support the service.