Operating Department Practitioner

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work within our dynamic Theatre team at Wycombe Hospital. (Newly qualified ODPs/ Anaesthetic Nurses will be considered)We require a Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner or Anaesthetic Nurses. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas including Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Colorectal, Gynae and General . There will also be the opportunity to work in other Theatre areas namely Scrub and Recovery, and there is an expectation that the role will mean working on both Wycombe (Elective) and Stoke Mandeville (Emergency and Trauma) sites.Applicants must be a registered ODP or have a Post-registration nursing course in anaesthetics. We can offer:- Opportunities for career development and progression- Excellent staff benefits- Full time/ Part Time hours- Preceptorship programme- Rotation through a variety of specialtiesMain duties of the job To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team . Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner Take part in all appropriate Safety Checks including WHO Team Brief, Time In and Time Out and all Mandatory Patient checks including Consent, Patient Identity and Operative site and complete all necessary documentation as required Assist the Anaesthetic teams throughout the perioperative phase of care Communicate appropriately with all other staff involved in the care of the patient. Monitor, order receive and check stock items including consumables and equipment Ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are correctly documented and that the appropriate Manager is informed Complete all documentation in a timely manner and to an acceptable level Ensure that the environment you work in is conducive to continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors Comply with all Infection Prevention and Control Policies and ensure best practice is maintained, reporting any breaches to your Line Manager

think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.