Operating Department Practitioner AnaestheticsinHerefordinHerefordPUBLISHED WED 13 DEC 2023

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

As an operating department practitioner, you'll work as part of the perioperative team and will be responsible for the care of patients in a range of specialities. Based in operating theatres, you'll deliver care to patients throughout the whole of their perioperative journey - in anaesthetics, surgery, recovery, or emergency settings.

• Conduct pre-operative assessments of the patient prior to the start of the anaesthetic
• Complete detailed diagnostic checks of the anaesthetic machines, ensuring they meet and adhere to all safety requirements, and that they are fully operational
• To make sure that the anaesthetic room is checked and prepared for the operating list.
• To make sure that all equipment is available to deliver the anaesthetic
• Ensure controlled and emergency medications are accessible prior to the induction of anaesthesia and to be managed in accordance with hospital policy
• To provide specialist support the anaesthetist to ensure patient safety during anaesthesia
• To ensure that the patient is positioned correctly on the operating table, and that all necessary monitoring equipment is in place.
• During the intraoperative phase, ODPs work closely with the surgical team to provide the necessary support and assistance. This may include assisting the anaesthetist with the administration of anaesthesia, preparing and handling surgical instruments, and monitoring the patient's vital signs throughout the procedure.
• After the surgery is complete, ODPs are responsible for transferring the patient to the recovery area and ensuring that they are stable and comfortable.
• Act as a patient advocate, supporting patients by communicating with appropriate healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their health care
• Adhere to legal and ethical safety checks.