Operating Department Practioner (Temporary Staffing)

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Job description

*About us*

Have you seen UHNM on Chanel Five, Critical Care Documentary series ? this is a brilliant opportunity to become involved at UHNM to support and care for our patients and more importantly, to save lives.

Do you want to work in an Acute Hospital that cares for over two million people who come to us for Emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. More than 165,000 patients attend our A&E department and many emergency patients are brought to us from a wide area by both helicopter and Emergency ambulance due to our Major Trauma Centre status

There has never been a more exciting time to join the UHNM. We can also support anyone wishing to move into a more permanent post via the bank if you feel that you want to take on a permanent role in one of our ward areas

We are presently able to offer a competitive hourly rate with some premium shifts earning up to £33.60 per hour.

*The post holder will be responsible for: *

* The assessment of patients needs, the development of programs of care and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs

* Carry out all relevant forms of care.
* Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department environment and to continue to develop enhanced surgical or anaesthetic or recovery skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence
* To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers.
* To present a positive, professional image of the organization and the theatre team
* To work as part of the MDT
*Communication & Relationship Skills * ·

* Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives
* Ensure that all relevant information about patients is communicated to the wider team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care to patients
* Communicate effectively with all staff, patients, relatives and all others involved in the care of patients to identify and solve problems relating to patient care
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations
* Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team
* Escalate concerns of a patient's condition to senior members of the theatre team, medical staff.
* Ensure patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff
* To communicate in a professional manner with all patients and visitors to the theatre area / department.

*Benefits*

* Flexible working as you book your own shifts
* Monthly or Weekly pay
* NHS Pension
* Onsite Parking ( Permit required)
* 12.07% WTD on top of monthly / weekly pay
* Access to in house training
* Access to the internal transfer process into Permanent posts

Part-time hours: 0-37.5 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Salary: £21.00-£33.60 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All applicants are to wear face masks whilst in the hospital, additional measures will be in place clinically

Application question(s):
* HCPC Number and Expiry

Experience:
* Post Registration: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:
* No