Operating Department Practitioner - Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - B5

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bristol NHS Trust invites applications for Operating Department Practitioner roles, offering development opportunities in a leading Major Trauma Centre. Specialists can expect support from a dedicated team and may be eligible for relocation support. This dynamic role requires UK professional registration and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Relocation support

Bespoke training programs

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Main duties depend on your specialty as an Operating Department Practitioner.
• Participate in innovative recovery processes to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Care

Education

UK Professional Registration

Job description

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Job overview

Interested in Operating Department Practitioner opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust? Here are some reasons to apply, including relocation expenses:

• Our theatres are the Major Trauma Centre for the South West Region and a specialist regional centre for services including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns, and orthopaedics. We offer all Theatre Practitioners (Nurses and ODPs) the same roles and development opportunities.
• Our multidisciplinary team receives personalized support from the Perioperative Development Team, offering bespoke training programs and development days.
• Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners have access to unique multidisciplinary training through our Perioperative simulation team in a dedicated Clinical Simulation space.
• We are innovating traditional recovery with Medirooms, combining recovery, day-case, same-day, and admission areas into a single environment to enhance patient experience and dignity.

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Main duties of the job

The responsibilities depend on your specialty. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff serving Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from Southmead Hospital. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and recognized centre of excellence. Our vision is to enable our teams to provide exceptional, personalized healthcare.

We value diversity and aim to be an anti-discriminatory organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Bristol is voted the best place to live in the UK, offering vibrant arts, music, gastronomy, shopping, leisure, and excellent transport links. Our Trust is accessible from attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and South Wales.

Relocation support may be available for Band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs. Please contact us via email.

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure will be required from the Disclosure and Barring Service.