Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.

To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for

patients and their families/carers.

To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.

To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.

To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant

To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required

This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.

Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.

Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.

Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.

Act, at all times, as the patients’ advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.

Assess the patients’ levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christian Zuniga Job title: Clinical Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 03000196064

Christian Zuniga | Clinical Leader

Theatre Manager

NHS Professional Nurse Advocate

Eye Theatres | Royal Bournemouth Hospital NHS

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

0300 019 6064 [email protected] | www.uhd.nhs.uk