Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) - Anaesthetics - Theatres

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated Operating Department Practitioner to join our expanding Anaesthetic Team at The Grange University Hospital.

The theatre department provides a 7 day 24 hour service, with the requirement to work weekends, nights and support all theatre departments within ABUHB.

Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.

Main duties of the job

  • To participate as an ODP member of the operating team
  • To maintain high standards of quality patient care
  • To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care through an agreed audit process
  • To act at all times to protect patient's confidentiality and dignity
  • To have regard to patient's physical and psychological well being and best interest all times.
  • To ensure the safety of patients at all times.
  • To ensure the provision of effective efficient and appropriate high quality patient care.
  • To communicate effectively at all times within the multidisciplinary team
  • To support individuals at all times and act as a fully integrated member of the team(s)
  • To ensure all forms of communication are used effectively
  • To participate in the duty rota system
  • To participate in the teaching of learners from all disciplines and the supervision of unqualified staff
  • To reflect in practice the latest charters and national standards of care
  • To help maintain the security of the department at all times
  • To maintain good working relationships with all disciplines concerned with operating theatre procedures including co-operation with ward staff in pre medicating and sending patients undergoing surgery and transferring patients to and from theatre.
  • To support the band 7 team leader
  • To promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.
  • To work in theatre units in ABUHB as the need arises

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well-being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

13 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,461 to £33,428 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR325-523

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) holding current registration with NMC or Operating Department Practitioner registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Good liaison, negotiating, persuasive, motivational, empathic skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • IT literacy
  • Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
  • Able to demonstrate a problem solving approach

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good Organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaking

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of the Anaesthetic and Theatre practitioner in a theatre environment

Desirable

  • Informed consent guidelines
  • Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS

Experience

Essential

  • Anaesthetic experience as a qualified or student practitioner

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a theatre environment

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) holding current registration with NMC or Operating Department Practitioner registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Good liaison, negotiating, persuasive, motivational, empathic skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • IT literacy
  • Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
  • Able to demonstrate a problem solving approach

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good Organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaking

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of the Anaesthetic and Theatre practitioner in a theatre environment

Desirable

  • Informed consent guidelines
  • Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS

Experience

Essential

  • Anaesthetic experience as a qualified or student practitioner

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a theatre environment

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Operating Department Practitioner

Glenn Parry

Glenn.Parry@wales.nhs.uk

01633493699

Date posted

13 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,461 to £33,428 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR325-523

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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