Operating Department Practitioner

Role: ODP (Operating Department Practitioner)
Location: Essex
Full-time
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 (depending on experience)
Our client is looking 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 departments 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.
As an Operating Department Practitioner you will receive a generous salary and other incentives including:
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
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