Bank Operating Department Practitioner

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Bank Operating Department Practitioner to join a transforming theatre team. This role involves working in a dynamic environment with the chance to develop skills in robotic surgery and mentorship. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care throughout the patients' perioperative journey. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in operating department practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join us to make a real difference in patient care and enhance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during the perioperative journey as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Motivation and Initiative

Education

Registered ODP HCPC

Preparation for Mentorship Course

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job description

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

You have the opportunity as a Band 5 Bank Operating Department Practitioner to make a difference and impact on our service users experience. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to be part of the team in theatres at the James Paget University Hospital. This exciting opportunity will mean you are part of a theatre team that is currently in transformation with the addition of two new orthopaedic elective hub theatres and the addition of robotic surgery. This role requires you to have adaptability and expert knowledge in one speciality but also proficient in another and the willingness to learn multiple.

The Department has 13 Theatres which provide services for General Surgery, Colorectal, Breast, Gynaecological, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Trauma, Orthopaedics and Maternity alongside satellite anaesthesia opportunities.

You must be a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

You will be given the opportunity to progress your professional development skills-based and educationally through our embedded band 5 development pathway, with the additional opportunity to develop skills in Surgical First Assist extended role.

Newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply; a full preceptorship pack would be offered to any successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide care during the delivery of clinical services throughout the patients' perioperative journey. The role requires an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, within the appropriate legal requirements, acts, policies, procedures and guidelines. The successful applicants must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and be versatile to the department requirements. Acting as a role model and mentor for the students and visitors that access the department upholding the trusts values and behaviours.

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

1. Ensure that agreed standards of practice within the area are maintained.
2. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
3. Commitment to provide training and share knowledge to those around in the team and mentorship support of new staff and student nurses.
4. To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording, Advanced Scrub Practitioner (ASP) Role.
5. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.
6. Ensure that they can safely admit/discharge or transfer patients from theatre and or recovery.
7. Responsible for the management and co-ordination of theatre activities in the absence of more senior staff.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered ODP HCPC
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience and knowledge

• Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
• Broad clinical knowledge base
• Recent and/or current post registration experience in an acute Trust

Skills, abilities and competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and team building skills
• Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
• Confident and calm attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Motivated and shows initiative
• Courteous and respectful
• Kind and helpful
• Responsive communication
• Effective and professional

Other

• Ability to work flexibly to cover needs of service.

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata