Operating Department Practitioner

Job Description

Operating Department Practitioner| Theatres and Endoscopy | Band 6/7 equivalent salary – dependent on experience | Kent

Our Client has a unique but exciting opportunity for a multi skilled theatre Practitioner to join their enthusiastic and committed team.  This role is based mainly in the Endoscopy department but will require cover in Theatres either in a  Scrub or Recovery capacity as and when required.

We offer everything from health screening and checks, to acute and minor surgery through to professional recovery and rehabilitation. Our facilities boast two laminar flow theatres and 32 beds across two ward areas, an endoscopy suite, imaging department, physiotherapy and outpatient consulting rooms. Our outpatient department is open six days a week, including evenings, offering flexible appointments for patients

Duties and responsibilities

• Caring for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
• Providing exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative  stage
• Assisting  in the management and organisation of care provision within the Scrub/Recovery team in the operating department
• Acting as either Scrub/Recovery Practitioner across a range of clinical specialities.
• Working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Assessing patient needs, implementing and evaluating their care.

Who we're looking for

• NMC or HCPC registered Practitioner with no restriction on practice
• Recent/current experience within Endoscopy
• Experience of  working in teams and with minimum supervision
• Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualification
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.