Operating Department Practitioner / Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

We are committed to equal access to lifelong learning and the professional development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for your professional and personal development. We have full time clinical educators in post to provide educational support to new employees who will undergo a comprehensive training programme.
We offer:
+ Advanced Practice programmes i.e. Surgical First Assistant, Physicians Assistants Anaesthesia and Surgical Practitioners.
+ Recognised Mentor Preparation programme support.
+ Continuing development reviews.
+ In house and external academic training programmes.
+ Cross site working opportunities to suit personal development and aid service need., + To provide the highest standards of patient care and ensure that these standards of care are delivered.
+ To perform all general duties of trained theatre personnel and in addition any duty requiring special skill and ability within the surgical/anaesthetic speciality.
+ Assess and plan care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programme of care.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. Vacancies are available in other areas of theatres., You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as an ODP, you should instead apply through the ODP Transfer register process via your line manager.

Job overview
We want you to come to STH, and stay at STH, our success starts with you. All our staff have been involved in developing our PROUD values and this why we believe that they make STH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the region and develop your skills within a major trauma centre, working as an Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration or are awaiting registration. We aim to ensure no harm comes to our patients; we continually strive to improve patient experience and make our areas a great place to work and learn.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.