Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the qualified practitioner in the perioperative environment working under their supervision to perform a range of duties for which they have previously been assessed as competent.

To ensure the maintenance of high quality, patient focused care at all times

To have the self-confidence to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres for a surgical procedure

To act as patient advocate throughout the theatre process

Key Duties:

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of individualised care

To support the delivery of peri-operative care of assigned patients in a designated area of theatre.

To take appropriate action to report any accidents / incidents to the team leader as appropriate

To maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used

To be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all patient care records on the electronic patient management system

To be responsible for attending training sessions for the safe use of medical devices and equipment and ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions

Education and Training

To participate in relevant education programmes and attend mandatory training days

Maintain a wide knowledge of current health, surgical and theatre issues by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate

Provide feedback from in-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge

To have an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which requires expertise within the speciality of the unit, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience

To complete all relevant on-the-job and off-the-job training as set out by the University and Trust whilst working towards the Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship Standard.

To fully prepare for and pass the Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship End Point Assessment process

Management

To manage a designated area in theatre on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the team leaders

Maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to policy

To order and maintain adequate stocks of supplies and provisions, within the suite under the supervision of the team leader

To inform and discuss with the team leader any problems regarding staff management.

Ensure the health and safety of all staff, patients and visitors, reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses on the electronic reporting system as appropriate and to the team leader / co-ordinator as necessary

To be responsible for the equipment in own speciality, ensuring it is used safely and effectively, kept in working order and properly maintained

To assist in all areas of the theatre suite if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand

Promote and maintain good relations and communication with other departments, multi-disciplinary teams and within the theatre suite

To be conversant with and adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and procedures

Professional

To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing your role in the best interests of the patients and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes of conduct

To actively participate in research and audit projects where appropriate

To participate in performance appraisals and review

To effectively manage the team in the absence of the team leaders

Provide accurate and timely collection and submission of appropriate theatre activity data, using the appropriate manual and computerised systems

To have an understanding of risk management and to participate in the identification/analysis of risk

To assist in the maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department. To inform the team leader of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance and taking appropriate action when require

To provide appropriate skilled and effective assistance as a member of the theatre team, as a scrub, circulating, anaesthetic or recovery practitioner

To maintain high standards of care, clinical expertise and efficiency in accordance with theatre policies and procedures

To accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice

To ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control

General duties:

Participate in the on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery

To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave

To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage

To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by this Trust

Every employee has a duty to take care of the health and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutory and trust regulations are complied with

Vision and Values:

The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment.

To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous 12 months experience of working in the perioperative environment in a training or support worker role or other relatable clinical environment (ie endoscopy, HDU)
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of shift working
• Experience of demonstrating tasks and monitoring work activities

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Enhanced disclosure clearance
• Excellent attendance and time keeping
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English at GCSE grade c or above or relevant equivalent
• 112 UCAS points
• Willingness to undertake further study / training relevant to role
• Completed national Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Assistant theatre practitioner completed competencies
• NVQ level 3 in a health related subject or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience in the healthcare setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current peri-operative practice
• Reporting incidents using datix
• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology knowledge relevant to role
• Self-confidence with an approachable personality

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Ability to adapt to new situations
• Ability to work with a team
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)