Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Location: Essex
Department: Theatre
Position: Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Booking Type: Block Booking
Shift Pattern: Mixture of shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate (PAYE): £17.00 basic per hour; and holiday pay
(equivalent to £22 gross Inside IR35 rules)
Job Overview
Athona Nursing is currently recruiting for a Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join the Theatre Department at NHS Trust in Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ODP seeking a block booking with a mixture of shifts in a hospital theatre environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey.
- Support the theatre team during surgical procedures.
- Assist with anaesthetic, surgical and recovery duties in line with your competencies and experience.
- Maintain patient safety and follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective theatre operations.
Essential Requirements
- Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner.
- Relevant experience within a theatre setting.
- Flexibility to work a mixture of shifts.
- Excellent communication, teamwork and patient care skills.
Why Work with Athona Nursing?
- Dedicated recruitment consultant support.
- Access to block bookings and ongoing opportunities.
- Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process.
- Over 20 years of healthcare recruitment experience.
Immediate availability required. Start subject to compliance and confirmation of booking details.
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