Job summary
Nottingham University Hospitals Specialist Support Directorate provides services to both Nottingham City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of professional staff concerned with providing a wide range of services including Theatres & Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Sterile Services.
This is a developmental role. The student ODP will work towards progression into the post of Theatre Practitioner through successful completion of the Apprentice BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of the ODP within the service and through completion of the ODP degree programme which includes working in the perioperative environment.
Apprentice ODPs are an integral part of the perioperative team. They perform roles/tasks across the perioperative environment including the scrub, circulating, anaesthetic and recovery role working alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team, theatre and recovery practitioners. This will include tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered members of the perioperative team.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, applicants must familiarise themselves with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NUH Values & Behaviours
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner
Work with a practice educator to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending ODP degree programme
Develop by the end of the ODP Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of a registered ODP, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must familiarise themselves with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. oMaths and English L2 (GCSE C/4 or above) or equivalent
2. o112 UCAS points from either: A levels grade BBC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or BTEC Nationals
3. oFoundation Degree (Fdsc) Professional Development (theatre assistant practitioner course)
4. oLevel 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (4345-31) City and Guilds
Desirable
5. oCare Certificate
Experience
Essential
6. oRecognises own role in team and is aware of own ability and role limitations
7. oPrevious experience in a Health care setting (minimum 1 year)
Desirable
8. oTheatre experience
Communication
Essential
9. oAble to communicate clearly in verbal and written format
10. oUnderstands and practices the principles of confidentiality
11. oAble to demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
12. oDemonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e-mail, Word, Excel etc.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
13. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
14. oEvidence of study attended related to customer care or values & behaviours training
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
15. oAbility to analyse and act on simple information on a daily basis, observations and changes to the patient's condition
16. oDeals effectively with problems within well-defined procedures and guidelines
Desirable
17. oDemonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning & Organisation
Essential
18. oDemonstrate an ability of planning and organisation of straightforward tasks
19. oAbility to work under pressure and to a deadline
Desirable
20. oDemonstrate effective time management
Physical Skills
Essential
21. oAbility to undertake manual handling of people and equipment in line with Trust policy
22. oAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in all clinical areas as directed by a Registered Theatre Practitioner
23. oAble to follow instruction and under the direction of qualified practitioners assist in the preparation of equipment for operating lists
Desirable
24. oEvidence of moving and handling training
Other Requirements
Essential
25. oCriminal Records Bureau clearance in accordance with Trust policy
26. oAwareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
Desirable
27. oEvidence of any other related training