Operating Department Practitioner inBodelwyddan inBodelwyddan PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
The position requires the post holder to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care, acting autonomously while ensuring patient needs are met. In addition to technical responsibilities, participation in clinical audits and trials is encouraged to drive improvements in practice. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but applications are welcome from both English and Welsh speakers.
Looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Do you have the skills and motivation to join our dynamic team? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified and HCPC/NMC registered Anaesthetic ODP or RN (with an anaesthetic qualification) to join our Theatre team in Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Glan Clwyd Hospital a busy General District Hospitallocated in the beautiful county of Denbighshire with immediate access to the main route in and out of North Wales (A55) providing excellent links to the Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula.
Our skilled Anaesthetic team cover a wide range of specialities including: Maxillo Facial, Urology, Colorectal, Vascular, Gynaecology, Breast, ENT, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Emergency and Obstetrics. Other areas covered are Ophthalmic theatres, pain clinic, community dentals, ECT, MRI, CT, Gastro and cardio version lists.
Anaesthetic ODP's/Anaesthetic RN's are part of the hospital cardiac arrest/trauma team and respond to emergency bleeps whilst working closely with the ITU, supporting internal and external patient/critical care transfers. All practitioners are encouraged to participate in the training and development of students and also to enable their own personal development.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the anaesthetic, surgical and the post operative care of the patient.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of the patient whilst under no direct supervision. Assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements to working practices as identified by audit/clinical trials. Participate in the education and development of other staff members.
The post holder will have the opportunity and will be encouraged and supported to utilise their clinical skills during the anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic care phases of the peri-operative period.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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