Operating Department Practitioner - Weekday Sessions - Telford

Outpatient Network is currently seeking Operating Department Practitioners specialising in ENT Surgery to join weekend insourcing in University Hospital Shrewsbury & Telford,

• Assist in ENT surgeries: Provide direct support to the ENT surgical team during a variety of operations, including but not limited to tonsillectomies, septoplasties, ear surgeries (e.g., tympanoplasties), and head & neck procedures.
• Preparation of the Operating Theatre: Ensure the theatre is set up correctly for each procedure, including preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process.
• Patient Safety and Support: Maintain a safe, clean, and sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols. Support the anaesthesia team with patient positioning, monitoring, and any necessary interventions.
• Instrument Handling: Provide the surgeon with the appropriate instruments during the procedure, ensuring quick, efficient, and accurate delivery.
• Assist with Patient Recovery: Support the recovery process post-surgery by monitoring patients in the recovery room, ensuring they are stable and providing appropriate post-operative care.
• Maintain Surgical Records: Accurately record surgical notes and ensure all patient documentation is completed in line with hospital protocols and legal requirements.
  
  Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing backlogs and patient waiting times across acute medical and surgical specialties.