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Theatre Practitioner Higher Level (Senior Operating Department Practitioner)

£24.90ph London

A band 6 theatre practitioner higher level (Senior Operating Department Practitioner) to work with patients in Anaesthetics, Theatre or Recovery (Adult or Paediatric).

Ref: TH4/C6

The role will involve assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures, providing clinical or day to day supervisions to junior staff. You may act as mentor and assessor. You will prepare and assemble theatre instruments / equipment, may provide clinical supervision to other staff, students, assist with the management and organisation of work as required.

You will need a knowledge of a broad range of theatre procedures and instrumentation acquired through degree or diploma. A City and Guilds 752 or NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice or equivalent Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice, evidence of further study and qualifications, evidence of skills development and Intermediate Life Support is needed.
You need to be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). 2 years plus, post qualification experience in the Theatre Department along with current (within last 6 months) evidence based practice within an area appropriate to the assignment.

A teaching & assessing qualification is desirable but not required.

Bridges Healthcare is committed to the career development of its staff and offers opportunities in training and development. Successful applicants will receive ongoing supervisions and support. Benefits include: excellent rates of pay, holiday and enhanced pay, the opportunity to work flexibly and a commitment to training and personal development. Working hours are flexible depending on the requirements of the client but consistency of availability is required in order to provide continuity of care.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced level CRB check.

Bridges Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer.
 

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