Newly Qualified ODP / Theatres

We are UK leaders in major laparoscopic & robotic surgery as well as a regional referral centre for upper GI work, including emergency oesophagogastric cases. Specialties here include: colorectal, urology, gynae oncology, hepatobiliary, and upper GI, breast surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics, major head and neck and ENT, trauma & orthopaedics and CEPOD.Day Surgery is a purpose built unit covering many specialities including ENT, Maxillo Facial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Pain and dedicated paediatric lists.

The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train. Duties Provide high quality individualised patient care at all times.Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating listand anticipated work load.Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior toundertaking any procedure.Ensure the safe preparation of the patient for operative procedures.Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures asrequired within operational policies.Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the operating table.

Act as scrubbed or circulating assistant as required, carry out checks and countson swabs, needles, instruments and equipment in accordance with Trust policies.Comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH and AAGBIregulations, adhering to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.Ensure equipment and stock levels are maintained appropriately.To act as a trained and skilled member of the priority & trauma team.Prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients according to Trust Policy,and monitor the effects of those drugs.Monitor, assess and implement individualised perioperative patient care,including post resuscitation and in the immediate post-operative period for level1, 2 & 3 patients.Have the ability to work unsupervised and manage own time effectively.Maintain clinical records in accordance with current guidelines.Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other Trust staff.Report any adverse incidents to the appropriate person and via online reportingsystem without delay and according to policy.

Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct and performancein accordance with local policy and professional code of conduct.Be adaptable in order to take on other duties as required to meet the needs of theservice, provided appropriate training given.Use Trust computer systems provided appropriate training has been given.Participate in Third Tier On-Call rota For further information regarding your main duties and responsibilities including required skills, qualifications and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification link to the right.

PIN Should you be due to receive your PIN / Registration number in the next few months. If the application process requires you to imput PIN details, select that you currently hold HCPC and enter Pin number as STUDENT.