Operating Department Practitioner

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operating Department Practitioner to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our theatre team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and plan patient care in the perioperative environment, ensuring safety and comfort at all times.
  • Prepare and maintain a sterile field, handle surgical instruments, and ensure the correct functionality of equipment.
  • Assist anaesthetists with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, including airway management and patient monitoring.
  • Provide post-operative care, including patient assessment and management of complications in the recovery room.
  • Work closely with the senior staff and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Operating Department Practitioner HCPC Registration.
  • Experience working in theatres/recovery/anaesthetics.
  • Experience working with complex airway as an anaesthetic practitioner.
  • Experience of working on own and in a team.

Desirable

  • SSSA+P/Mentorship Qualification.
  • Experience in theatres.
  • Completion of preceptorship.
  • Supervision of Junior Staff.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong skills in preparing and maintaining a sterile field, handling surgical instruments, and ensuring the correct functionality of equipment.
  • Excellent ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the perioperative environment, ensuring safety and comfort at all times.
  • Proficiency in assisting anaesthetists with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, including airway management and patient monitoring.
  • Competence in providing post-operative care, including patient assessment and management of complications in the recovery room.

Desirable

  • Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations, particularly during surgical emergencies.
  • Experience with the EPIC healthcare software system, including managing patient records, ordering tests, and retrieving results.
  • Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development and commitment to ongoing learning.
  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.

Managing Conflict/Stress

Essential

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment.
  • Skills in managing personal stress and supporting colleagues in stressful situations to ensure patient safety and team cohesion.

Additional Information

Essential

  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.
  • A strong record of reliable and punctual attendance, demonstrating commitment and responsibility.


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