Job summary
Are you an experienced ODP looking to pick up extra shifts during the weekend?
Medicare are currently looking for ODPs to work weekend shifts for our clients across North West England We offer Flexible Contracts that allow our candidates to choose their preferred working days, hours and locality which allows them to work around their schedule. You would be working as a part of team of Medicare clinicians completing day surgery procedures. Multiple positions available!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the daily management and delivery of safe, individual patient care, within a professional multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be flexible, multi skilled and continue to gain further knowledge and skills in order to practice competently in elective and acute surgery.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, professional and works well individually and within a team.
About us
Medicare have been providing support to NHS clinical services since 2016. We work with over 40 NHS trusts across the the UK.
Medicare's services have been designed to assist with the reduction of backlogs and to improve patient outcomes. Our clinicians work on-site and quickly integrate with local staff to ensure that services are delivered effectively and that targets are met on time.
Patient safety and customer satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us, hence our strong clinical governance standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work effectively and efficiently as a qualified member of Main Theatres team. To provide safe, high quality holistic care for patients throughout their journey. To have knowledge of processes and equipment in the specific area of work and specialised information on procedures in the specific areas. Provide services to ensure that the needs of patients and their families are met. Assess, plan and implement care for each individual patient within your area of work, adhering to HDFT local and national policies and guidelines. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
Desirable
Mentorship/Teaching qualification. Degree/Diploma or equivalent clinical experience
Experience
Essential
Experience working in the Anaesthetic role
Desirable
Multi-skilled Practitioner in Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub
Knowledge
Essential
HCPC Code of Conduct and application to practice. Day Surgery Unit/Theatre background. Good knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Application of evidence based care into practice. Knowledge of surgical procedures. Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control. Knowledge of Health and Safety
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
Ability to provide high standards of individualised care to patients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of IT systems. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner. Ability to delegate safely and appropriately. Ability to prepare for and manage difficult/emergency situations.
Other requirements
Essential
Shows initiative, enthusiasm and commitment. Reliable and flexible. Able to follow Medicare Values, Policies and Procedures.