Job Description
Role: ODP (Operating Department Practitioner)
Location: Essex
Full-time
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
A luxurious Private Hospital in Essex is recruiting for for an Operating Department Practitioner with at least 6-months UK experience.
The post holder will be based at a private hospital in the Theatres department and:
* Must be a qualified nurse or ODP
* Must be registered with the NMC or HCPC with an up-to-date PIN number with no restrictions
* Assist in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the department’s administration as required.
Main Duties:
* Maintain individualised nursing/ODP care according to guidance provided by the senior nursing/ODP staff, management, and consultants.
* Provide assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.
* Administration of controlled drugs.
* Work alongside appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.
* Participating in pre and post-operative visits when required.
* The post holder will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively.
Benefits:
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Employee discount at our health facilities
* Generous Annual leave
* Annual summer and Christmas parties
* Career development
* Refer a friend scheme
* Private health insurance
* Employee Assistant programme