Operational Department Practitioner Sanctuary Personal

Join us as a Locum Operational Department Practitioner specialising in healthcare in the vibrant town of Colchester, UK. This exciting opportunity offers an ongoing contract with a competitive hourly rate of £21.00. The role is flexible, offering Full Time and Part Time options to suit your lifestyle.

Enjoy the benefits of locum work which include a dynamic work environment and experiences across various disciplines, allowing you to enhance and diversify your skill set. This specific role provides the unique benefit of working in a fast‑paced theatre setting where you will be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence in patient care.

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your work schedule to your personal needs, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
• Diverse
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain the opportunity to work across different surgical specialities, enhancing your professional growth and knowledge.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from a rewarding hourly rate that reflects your expertise and contribution to patient care.
• Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities and CPD support to keep you at the top of your game.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that fosters collaboration and innovative thinking.

• Deliver safe, effective, and individualised perioperative care throughout the anaesthetic, intraoperative, and recovery phases of the patient journey.
• Prepare theatres, anaesthetic rooms, and specialist equipment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist anaesthetists during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, maintaining patient safety at all times.
• Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and support adherence to NHS patient safety initiatives and theatre protocols.

• Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or BSc in Operating Department Practice.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Experience in an acute hospital theatre environment.
• Experience supporting a range of surgical specialities.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Living and working in Colchester offers a blend of rich historical heritage and modern amenities. With its beautiful scenery, lively cultural scene, and excellent transport links, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy both life and work. Join us in Colchester and be part of a professional community dedicated to high-quality patient care in a town brimming with opportunity and charm.