Job summary
Come and join our friendly team and develop your career in the Theatre Department at St Richard's Hospital.
We are excited to welcome soon to qualify Operating Department Practitioners to be part of our dynamic and supportive perioperative team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate your training and grow in confidence as a registered practitioner across all three areas of the theatre environment: anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery.
Our department provides a range of surgical specialties, offering you the chance to develop a broad base of clinical skills while working within a collaborative and experienced multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent development opportunities are available, supported by a robust preceptorship programme and ongoing professional development. You'll be encouraged and supported every step of the way as you begin your post-registration journey, with access to experienced mentors, structured learning, and a culture that values learning and growth.
We're looking for motivated, caring, and enthusiastic individuals ready to make a positive impact on patient care and become an integral part of our theatre team.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver skilled care for all patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
- Participate in setting and maintaining agreed standards of patient care.
- Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Standards for Record Keeping.
- Use resources effectively and economically.
- Report accidents, complaints and incidents in a timely manner using the Datix system.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times and comply with the Trusts Uniform Policy.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the Main Theatre team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre.
To assist with the organisation and supervision within a designated area of the department
To participate in promoting an environment conducive to learning and to assist senior staff with the teaching of learners as required.
To participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice.
Learning and DevelopmentAttend mandatory training updates as required.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of thepost and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the Main Theatre team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre.
To assist with the organisation and supervision within a designated area of the department
To participate in promoting an environment conducive to learning and to assist senior staff with the teaching of learners as required.
To participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice.
Learning and DevelopmentAttend mandatory training updates as required.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of thepost and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- On track to receive ODP BSc qualification leading to HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of ODP role
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- On track to receive ODP BSc qualification leading to HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of ODP role
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
