Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Operating Department Practitioners to join our team of Critical Care ODP/Technicians.
The post holder will initiate and contribute to the care provision of the critically ill within the GeneralAdult Intensive Care, High Dependency, Post Operative Surgical and Neurosurgical Intensive Care units of the STH, working as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a high standard of care and quality service is delivered within a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors alike.
Main duties of the job
To undertake and support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specific programmes of patient care, ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and members of the healthcare team.
Exercise judgement in assessing a wide range of patient problems and promote options for optimum patient care.
To act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating an understanding of the diverse physical and emotional needs of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
To ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records, both written and electronic.
At all times protect, improve and preserve patients' health by adherence to infection control policies and practice.
Work unsupervised within the Units and Hospital within Trust Guidelines, Policies and Procedures and the HCPC/NMC Codes of Conduct, seeking advice on non-routine matters from line managers or Duty Matron.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest Teaching Hospitals in the country. It is a tertiary referral centre for many specialities as well as a Major Trauma Centre (based at the NGH). The General and Neuro Critical Care areas provide care and support to many of the patients from these specialities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Operating Department Practice or RGN with appropriate anaesthetic qualification
- HCPC/NMC registered
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or similar
- Health related degree
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in operating services or within specialty
Desirable
- Experience in other Critical Care environments
Further Training
Essential
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills e.g. conversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Access etc
Other Factors
Essential
- Be able to commit to on-call duties according to Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Operating Department Practice or RGN with appropriate anaesthetic qualification
- HCPC/NMC registered
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or similar
- Health related degree
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in operating services or within specialty
Desirable
- Experience in other Critical Care environments
Further Training
Essential
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills e.g. conversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Access etc
Other Factors
Essential
- Be able to commit to on-call duties according to Trust policy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
