Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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Halifax, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Apprenticeship Degree in association with the University of Huddersfield.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This is an innovative opportunity to work towards becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner by gaining a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice, incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship standards for Operating Department Practice.

This three year course combines work-based and academic learning between Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and the University of Huddersfield.

During this apprenticeship you will acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours required across different areas of perioperative care including anaesthetics, scrub and post anaesthetic care.

Clinical Duties

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under Direct supervision
Practice in a manner that upholds the CHFT Trust valuesand behavioursat all times.
Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment & supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order
Record the patient's theatre episode of care in the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) and Bluespier, record in a timely and accurate manner.
To promote and protect the interest and dignity of patients. Delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
Comply with policies/procedures and in particular, issues relating to Health and Safety, COSSH, Incidents Reporting and the Data Protection Act.

Academic Duties

Work with a mentor whilst taking responsibility for developing own competence while on placements.
Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to paid work and academic studies.

Seek support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

Successfully complete all educational elements of the degree as specified by Huddersfield University,Participate in regular Tripartite meetings with the Trust and HEI. Work towards completing clinical competencies in an electronic portfolio each year leading towards completion of an End Point Assessment (EPA).

Equality Impact Assessment

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.

We therefore aim to ensure that in both employment and services no individual is discriminated against by reason of their gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or religious/philosophical belief, marital status or civil partnership

The postholder:

Preparing an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order.
Record the patient's theatre episode of care in the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) and Bluespier record in a timely and accurate manner.
Act as a preceptor/mentor for student ODPs, student nurses, trainee associate nurses, and HCAs, where appropriate within your area of expertise.
To work as a team member without being under supervision and supervise and mentor junior staff to run an operating list.
Perform scrub, circulating and/or anaesthetic PACU duties within the specialist area.
Be responsible for appropriate delegation of tasks to other staff members.
Comply with policies and procedures and in particular, issues relating to Health and Safety, COSHH, Incident Reporting and the Data Protection Act.
To act in the scrub role, circulating role, anaesthetic or PACU role on a daily basis within your scope of practice
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment after use and between theatre cases, ensuring safe disposal of all clinical and other waste in accordance with policies
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. Report to the team leader when standards are not being maintained.
Maintain appropriate stock levels. Be aware of the need for economy when monitoring stock.
To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
To recognise changes in patients condition which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate
Act as a 'Link Practitioner' within a defined speciality/interest area
Assist with the transfer of patients within the department including the positioning of patients using correct procedures in accordance with local manual handling protocols
To work with the HCPC/NMC code of professional practice, and within policies and procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Hud