Operating Department Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in North Wales, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. This role involves assessing and implementing evidence-based patient care during the peri-operative period, ensuring high-quality support in various clinical settings. You will be part of a collaborative team, actively contributing to the well-being of patients while enjoying a supportive environment that values professional development. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner required.
• Desirable: Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and staff for optimal patient care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

High-quality patient care demonstration

Ability to assume delegated responsibilities

Motivated

Education

HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing qualification

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Job Overview

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the anaesthetic, surgical, and post-operative care of the patient.

These skills are also employed in other satellite areas such as A&E Resus, X-Ray, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and any ward requiring anaesthetic intervention, providing complete 24-hour emergency cover for which the post-holder carries a bleep.

Main duties of the job

• Communicate and develop a good professional working relationship with clinicians and all grades of staff within the department and other areas to ensure optimal patient care.
• Recognise the need and take responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD).
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organisation, we provide a full range of services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our organisational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are a “Disability Confident Employer”. Successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on their application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage to applicants.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached in supporting documents or available by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

• HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience working within a theatre environment

Desirable

• Experience in various clinical specialties within the operating department

Aptitude And Abilities

• High-quality patient care demonstration
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to assume delegated responsibilities within a multidisciplinary setting, recognizing own limitations
• Motivated

Values

• Put patients first
• Respectful of others
• Act with understanding of others’ difficulties

Other

• Participation in on-call rota and night shifts required

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare