Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioner
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Job Overview
North Bristol NHS Trust is a Major Trauma Centre covering a range of specialities including Plastics & Breast, Urology, General, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Metabolic & GI, Elective Orthopaedic, Neuro & Spinal, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Emergency & Trauma. We operate 34 theatres (and 4 in the new Bristol Surgical Centre), supported by 72 medirooms and 4 traditional PACU facilities. The role is suitable for a Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioner or a third‑year student who will qualify within the next six months. Candidates should be on target to complete or have completed the ODP programme within the next six months, or already hold an HCPC PIN.
We Can Offer
* Face‑to‑face or online interviews
* Single specialty or dual specialty rotations
* Full‑time or part‑time hours
* Engagement and support from the Perioperative Education team during induction and throughout the preceptorship period
* Clinical support
* Ongoing education and training from our Practice Facilitators
* Well‑being support
Main Duties
The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for details.
Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written, including report writing and record keeping.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
* Effective computer/IT skills with expectation to develop according to service needs.
* Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available).
* Contribution to team development.
* Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues.
* Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem‑solve and remain calm under pressure.
Essential Criteria
* Registered ODP or a student due to qualify.
* Completed a variety of specialties during ODP training.
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Contact Details
For applications and further information, please contact the recruitment team. If you are a candidate who requires further support or advice under the Disability Act/Two Ticks scheme, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
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