Operating Department Practitioner

Job summary

Operating Department Practitioner - Band 5

Ophthalmology (Eye Theatres)

Job Summary

We are looking for dedicated and dynamic staff to join our experienced team in Ophthalmology to support in the safe delivery of care within the Eye Theatre Department.

Previous experience in Ophthalmology is desirable but not essential as full support and training will be given.

You will join our theatre team, many of whom have multiple skills in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, caring for both adults and paediatric patients. We encourage duel or multi-skilled practitioners to apply for this position, however training will be given to facilitate your development if required.

Your peers, surgeons and senior staff will support you to learn new skills and experience.

We operate Monday - Friday from 8am until 6pm, with On-call shifts on a rotational basis (Monday - Friday from 6pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday from 8am-8pm). Optional weekend working is also available.

If you have the knowledge, skills and drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, Eye Theatres is the place for you.

You will be either a:

• Registered Nurse

Or

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner experience in Scrub and Recovery qualifications
• Base Location: Bournemouth
• Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• Demonstrate competence and flexibility as a Theatre Practitioner in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the range of ophthalmic procedures, anaesthetic techniques and recovery procedure.
• Responsible for/ participation in the theatre coordination/ team leader role.
• Ability to perform a range of circulating duties including: treating patients with dignity and respect; planning and preparation of required equipment and consumables before lists; safe positioning and preparation of theatre equipment; stock control, re-stocking and ordering of supplies and equipment; supporting other practitioners with various tasks, including moving patient trolleys; cleaning of the theatre environment and equipment
• Assessing patients' levels of anxiety and providing comfort and reassurance as appropriate, acting as the patient's advocate.
• Contributing to quality improvement and audit.
• Contributing to the effective management of resources.
• Demonstrate competence with current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and in practice.
• Ensure correct cleaning and storage of equipment is undertaken.
• Demonstrate safe waste management according to trust policies and guidelines.
• Manage own mandatory training and compliance on VLE/BEAT system.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.