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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 department’s 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