We are pleased to be able to offer exciting opportunity for Operating Department Practitioner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As part of the theatre team you will actively participate in and maintain the highest standard of care and safety for patients, visitors and staff in the operating theatre suite.
• Competency in all aspects of theatre technique and procedures
• Maintaining accurate clinical observation of the patient’s clinical condition and alerting medical staff when required
• Identifying and discussing the nursing problems or needs with the patient, relatives and other staff as deemed necessary
• Promoting the incorporation of discharge planning and health education in to patient care, ensuring safe discharge of day surgery patients
• Assist in ensuring that the department is a tall times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored
• Participate in the training and development of other staff.
• Comply with requirements of Health & Safety and principles of COSHH
• Perform compressive assessment of patient care needs
• Plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing healthcare needs
• Supervise and support other team members
• Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records and theatre documentation.

For more information, contact Chris Taylor on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permanenthire.co.uk