\*Job Summary\*
We are seeking a skilled Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5/6) to join our hospital team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Orthopaedics, critical care, and medical terminology to provide high-quality patient care in the theatre environment within your designated speciality
\*Responsibilities\*
* Manage own workload in a designated highly specialist area without supervision as appropriate using all forms of knowledge, skills and experience required in order to be able to undertake the duties competently.
* To demonstrate a complex level of communication and relationship skills promoting and maintaining effective liaison throughout the Unit team and with the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Ensure the Health and Safety of all staff, patients and visitors. Reporting all incidents/accidents/near misses to the team leader. Document and monitor the safe use of equipment and economic use of supplies.
* Provide accurate and timely collection and submission of appropriate Theatre activity data, using appropriate manual and computerised systems.
* To ensure safe quality care is provided for patients within the Unit as Trust and Unit policy.
* To maintain an understanding of and adhere to all Trust and Unit policies and procedures and ensure attendance of mandatory annual training e.g. Fire, Manual Handling, CPR etc.
* To have an understanding of Risk Management and to participate in the identification/analysis of risk
\*Skills\*
* Diploma in Operating Department Practice (or equivalent ) or RGN with relevant Anaesthetic Qualification; if applicable
* The ability to work between anaesthetics and recovery
* Experience in the theatre environment
* Commitment to maintain own skills and standard of care
* Problem solving skills
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable - Specialist orthopaedic knowledge.
Essential - prepared to update orthopaedic knowledge
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Work Location: In person