Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking newly qualified, quality-focused, and patient-centred Operating Department Practitioners (awaiting pin registration) to join our Elective theatre team in main theatres. This role supports our vision of high-quality surgical care and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Actively contribute to assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Work as a member of theatre teams on circulating scrub and/or anaesthetic duties.
• Provide opportunities to gain experience and further training in both areas as your registration supports.

Requirements

• Committed to providing a high standard of patient care.
• Demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm, and consideration of financial importance.
• Cover elective activity, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00.
• Contribute to on-call commitments.
• Work alongside the Anaesthetist or Surgeon to provide first-class, patient-centred anaesthetic or surgical care.
• Work in accordance with the ‘Codes of Professional Conduct’ (HCPC) and ensure practices reach the required professional standard.
• Provide the correct surgical instruments and materials to the surgeon.
• Be responsible for all surgical instruments, equipment, and swabs during the operation.
• Act as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital.
• Anticipate the requirements of the surgical team and respond effectively to ensure all required instrumentation and equipment are available at the appropriate time.
• As a newly registered practitioner, be a responsible and compassionate patient advocate and act in their best interest at all times.