Job summary
Do you like the idea of working in a structured yet exciting environment, where you'll be part of a dynamic team in an operating theatre?
Operating Department Practice is an exciting and rewarding career that involves working with many different patient groups undergoing a variety of anaesthetic and surgical procedures. It's one of the only jobs within the health profession where in the morning you can be helping a woman give birth, lunchtime you can be in A&E, and the afternoon helping a routine operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motived and caring person to train to become an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
Please read the attached ODP Apprentice document to find out more about the role and the apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
ODP's have expertise in the management and maintenance of a patient safe environment within the operating department. In doing this they utilise highly specialist skills, equipment and materials to deliver a high standard of patient care. As an apprentice working at Warwick Hospital you will learn from experienced theatre practitioners and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure every patient is treated safely and with dignity and respect they deserve, encompassing our trust values.
About us
The Theatre department is a diverse workplace in which we are constantly striving to improve in many areas, we promote growth and nurture a strong value system where we work to build trusted relationships with our employee's. Theatres is fully committed to training and development.
The key benefits of undertaking an 'Apprenticeship Scheme' will allow you to work alongside experienced staff, gain job specific skills, build confidence in the workplace, earn a wage and get holiday pay + work benefits.
We work in partnership with reputable training providers to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment is provided throughout your studies.
We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results which shows SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement and health.
We can offer:
- On-going learning and development, providing clearly structured career pathways in preparation towards specialist or managerial roles.
- Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme Childcare vouchers and many more
- Health and well-being services
- Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, Roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance
- Mentorship and preceptor support
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To complete a 3-year University led BSc Hons Operating Department Practice Apprenticeship and obtain HCPC registration
- To develop the skills and knowledge required of an Operating Department Practitioner as listed in the job description
- To attend the mandatory academic attendance at a designated Higher Education Institute
- To engage in the mandatory minimum 20% off job learning
- To engage in the learning, clinical training and portfolio activities, and discussion with allocated mentors and assessors
- On qualification, there is an expectation that students will work in the registered ODP role within Theatres at SWFT, for a period of 2 years, as written in the Commitment Agreement
- On receipt of full HCPC registration the now ODP registrant will move onto AfC Band 5 Pay Point 1 in a substantive post.
Clinical and Professional
- Deliver safe practice by adhering to the HCPC current Code of Practice, and all relevant Local, National and Professional Standards as laid down at all times.
- Ensure individualised patient care is provided to the highest standards and maintaining efficient flow of patients throughout the operating department by developing planning and organisational skills
- Liaise with and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, actively participate in and/ or lead team briefs and the WHO checklist
- Demonstrate effective and efficient control of both human and material resources
- Ensure all equipment is well maintained and functioning correctly and report any faults
- Support patients physically and emotionally throughout the perioperative journey by developing skills for effective communication and empathetic reassurance and develop awareness of patient positioning and pressure area care.
- Learn how to appropriately and accurately respond to emergency and unplanned situations utilising the skills and knowledge base you develop.
- Complete documentation and record keeping for all patients and procedures and ensure the electronic information system is accurately completed for all cases.
- Act as the patients advocate and ensure a welcoming, caring, safe environment for all patients and their relatives or carers
- Deliver care that is evidence and research based and according to current best practice and guidelines
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body to enable recognition of disease, deterioration and trauma to allow for planning high quality patient care.
Clinical Governance
- Practice (under supervision), assessing patients in theatres and associated areas, exercising professional judgement to establish patient centred goals and to accept, plan, initiate, modify, refer or cease treatment within prescribed limits.
- Change practice to account for new developments, or changing contexts in what constitutes best practice in perioperative care, through effective change management
- Conduct appropriate diagnostic, monitoring, treatment and therapy procedures safely and effectively
- Undertake anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthesia care interventions including managing airways, cannulation, catheterisation and manual handling/ positioning of patients.
- Select appropriate techniques and equipment; undertake and record through assessments and investigations
- Maintain Basic , Intermediate or Advanced life support qualifications where appropriate
- Use a wide range of clinical skills to provide a safe environment during administration and maintenance of anaesthesia
- Assist anaesthesia with the use of medical devices and pharmacological means. Safely secure and maintain the patients airway and stability during anaesthesia.
- Position the patient to optimise surgical access, maintaining patient safety and dignity.
- Safe preparation of a wide range of specialised equipment and devices
- Maintain a sterile working area and safely and effectively perform aseptic technique (including scrubbing, gloving and gowning)
- Perform scrub skills in accordance with the AfPP Perioperative Care Collaborative Statement
- Selection, preparation and provision of the correct sterile surgical equipment to the surgeon and be accountable for all the surgical instruments, equipment and swabs throughout the procedure.
- Anticipate the requirements of the surgical team, responding appropriately and effectively.
- Ensure the correct management of clinical specimens
- In post-anaesthetic care, observe and monitor the patients vital signs. Monitor airway, breathing and circulation.
- Maintain the patients airway, identifying and responding to changes in the patients condition
- Monitor and record fluids, balance and administer prescribed fluids appropriately
- Monitor the effects of drugs and take appropriate action in response to significant change
- Accurately calculate and record prescribed drug dose
- Assess and monitor individuals pain status and administer prescribed pain relief appropriately
- Communicate effectively the handover of care of the patient
- Adhere to all Trust policies including Health and Safety Regulations: COSHH Regulations; Information Governance; Infection Prevention; Manual Handling; local Operating Theatre Policies and Guidelines
- To complete all mandatory training required by the Trust and Department
- Practice with the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners and The College of Operating Department Practitioners Scope of Practice.
Educational Responsibilities
- Full commitment to the 3 year Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship Program
- Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and BSc (HONS) Level 6 qualification within the agreed timeframes
- Expectation of extensive workplace learning and practice
- To attend external tutorials and lectures as outlined in the University program, inclusive of University attendance as required
- Attendance on online video conferencing tutorials and lectures
- Attendance to Trust located tutorials as directed
- Attend regular reviews with your allocated mentors, personal tutors and Practice Education Facilitators
- Ability to undertake self-directed learning
- Submission of assignments within the allocated time period as directed
- To produce a portfolio of evidence as required by the University
- To undertake clinically based assessments as outlined in the University program, meeting required competency
- To effectively manage/ prioritise workload and learning, adjusting to changing clinical need and assessment periods
- Able to meet the travel requirements to workplace and nominated education facility as required
- Seek support/ guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.
Communication
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
- Using a range of communication tools, interpret and present clinical information to patients and their families/ careers in ways that can be clearly understood, recognising individual needs and overcoming any barriers to communication.
- Provide good counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations
- Provide accurate, timely and relevant patient progress and handover information using verbal, written and electronic systems
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Actively listen and seek advice and support from members of the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
- Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per Trust policy
- Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
- Ensure ability to manage electronic record systems, understanding the need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
- Attend and actively participate in department meetings and forums
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy
- Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Trust Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Physical Effort and Working Conditions
- Working in all area of the Operating Department will involve manual handling of both equipment and patients and ensuring that moving and handling guideline are adhered to for which training and annual updates will be provided.
- When acting as the scrub practitioner you may be required to stand in one position for long periods of time
- Working in a hazardous environment with exposure prone procedures, airborne viruses, image intensifiers, x-ray and exposure to hazardous substances such as chemicals, blood, body fluids and tissue etc.
- Prioritising the demands of the service whilst ensuring we are meeting patients own needs, requirements and expectations
- Physical, mental and emotional demands of responding speedily and accurately to emergency and unplanned situations and support of patients and possibly their relatives throughout these situations along with ensuring ones own physical and mental wellbeing.
- Prolonged periods of concentration required during complex anaesthetics and surgical procedures
- Both electronic and paper based records are used within the department so computer literacy skills will be desired
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To complete a 3-year University led BSc Hons Operating Department Practice Apprenticeship and obtain HCPC registration
- To develop the skills and knowledge required of an Operating Department Practitioner as listed in the job description
- To attend the mandatory academic attendance at a designated Higher Education Institute
- To engage in the mandatory minimum 20% off job learning
- To engage in the learning, clinical training and portfolio activities, and discussion with allocated mentors and assessors
- On qualification, there is an expectation that students will work in the registered ODP role within Theatres at SWFT, for a period of 2 years, as written in the Commitment Agreement
- On receipt of full HCPC registration the now ODP registrant will move onto AfC Band 5 Pay Point 1 in a substantive post.
Clinical and Professional
- Deliver safe practice by adhering to the HCPC current Code of Practice, and all relevant Local, National and Professional Standards as laid down at all times.
- Ensure individualised patient care is provided to the highest standards and maintaining efficient flow of patients throughout the operating department by developing planning and organisational skills
- Liaise with and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, actively participate in and/ or lead team briefs and the WHO checklist
- Demonstrate effective and efficient control of both human and material resources
- Ensure all equipment is well maintained and functioning correctly and report any faults
- Support patients physically and emotionally throughout the perioperative journey by developing skills for effective communication and empathetic reassurance and develop awareness of patient positioning and pressure area care.
- Learn how to appropriately and accurately respond to emergency and unplanned situations utilising the skills and knowledge base you develop.
- Complete documentation and record keeping for all patients and procedures and ensure the electronic information system is accurately completed for all cases.
- Act as the patients advocate and ensure a welcoming, caring, safe environment for all patients and their relatives or carers
- Deliver care that is evidence and research based and according to current best practice and guidelines
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body to enable recognition of disease, deterioration and trauma to allow for planning high quality patient care.
Clinical Governance
- Practice (under supervision), assessing patients in theatres and associated areas, exercising professional judgement to establish patient centred goals and to accept, plan, initiate, modify, refer or cease treatment within prescribed limits.
- Change practice to account for new developments, or changing contexts in what constitutes best practice in perioperative care, through effective change management
- Conduct appropriate diagnostic, monitoring, treatment and therapy procedures safely and effectively
- Undertake anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthesia care interventions including managing airways, cannulation, catheterisation and manual handling/ positioning of patients.
- Select appropriate techniques and equipment; undertake and record through assessments and investigations
- Maintain Basic , Intermediate or Advanced life support qualifications where appropriate
- Use a wide range of clinical skills to provide a safe environment during administration and maintenance of anaesthesia
- Assist anaesthesia with the use of medical devices and pharmacological means. Safely secure and maintain the patients airway and stability during anaesthesia.
- Position the patient to optimise surgical access, maintaining patient safety and dignity.
- Safe preparation of a wide range of specialised equipment and devices
- Maintain a sterile working area and safely and effectively perform aseptic technique (including scrubbing, gloving and gowning)
- Perform scrub skills in accordance with the AfPP Perioperative Care Collaborative Statement
- Selection, preparation and provision of the correct sterile surgical equipment to the surgeon and be accountable for all the surgical instruments, equipment and swabs throughout the procedure.
- Anticipate the requirements of the surgical team, responding appropriately and effectively.
- Ensure the correct management of clinical specimens
- In post-anaesthetic care, observe and monitor the patients vital signs. Monitor airway, breathing and circulation.
- Maintain the patients airway, identifying and responding to changes in the patients condition
- Monitor and record fluids, balance and administer prescribed fluids appropriately
- Monitor the effects of drugs and take appropriate action in response to significant change
- Accurately calculate and record prescribed drug dose
- Assess and monitor individuals pain status and administer prescribed pain relief appropriately
- Communicate effectively the handover of care of the patient
- Adhere to all Trust policies including Health and Safety Regulations: COSHH Regulations; Information Governance; Infection Prevention; Manual Handling; local Operating Theatre Policies and Guidelines
- To complete all mandatory training required by the Trust and Department
- Practice with the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners and The College of Operating Department Practitioners Scope of Practice.
Educational Responsibilities
- Full commitment to the 3 year Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship Program
- Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and BSc (HONS) Level 6 qualification within the agreed timeframes
- Expectation of extensive workplace learning and practice
- To attend external tutorials and lectures as outlined in the University program, inclusive of University attendance as required
- Attendance on online video conferencing tutorials and lectures
- Attendance to Trust located tutorials as directed
- Attend regular reviews with your allocated mentors, personal tutors and Practice Education Facilitators
- Ability to undertake self-directed learning
- Submission of assignments within the allocated time period as directed
- To produce a portfolio of evidence as required by the University
- To undertake clinically based assessments as outlined in the University program, meeting required competency
- To effectively manage/ prioritise workload and learning, adjusting to changing clinical need and assessment periods
- Able to meet the travel requirements to workplace and nominated education facility as required
- Seek support/ guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.
Communication
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
- Using a range of communication tools, interpret and present clinical information to patients and their families/ careers in ways that can be clearly understood, recognising individual needs and overcoming any barriers to communication.
- Provide good counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations
- Provide accurate, timely and relevant patient progress and handover information using verbal, written and electronic systems
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Actively listen and seek advice and support from members of the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
- Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per Trust policy
- Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
- Ensure ability to manage electronic record systems, understanding the need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
- Attend and actively participate in department meetings and forums
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy
- Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Trust Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Physical Effort and Working Conditions
- Working in all area of the Operating Department will involve manual handling of both equipment and patients and ensuring that moving and handling guideline are adhered to for which training and annual updates will be provided.
- When acting as the scrub practitioner you may be required to stand in one position for long periods of time
- Working in a hazardous environment with exposure prone procedures, airborne viruses, image intensifiers, x-ray and exposure to hazardous substances such as chemicals, blood, body fluids and tissue etc.
- Prioritising the demands of the service whilst ensuring we are meeting patients own needs, requirements and expectations
- Physical, mental and emotional demands of responding speedily and accurately to emergency and unplanned situations and support of patients and possibly their relatives throughout these situations along with ensuring ones own physical and mental wellbeing.
- Prolonged periods of concentration required during complex anaesthetics and surgical procedures
- Both electronic and paper based records are used within the department so computer literacy skills will be desired
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade A - C (Maths & English)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade A - C (Maths & English)
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.
