Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to provide high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative pathway, delivering safe and effective practice within the anaesthetic, scrub and recovery areas.

This person will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety, and service delivery.

The ODP will provide skilled support during the anaesthetic, surgical (scrub) and post-anaesthetic recovery phases, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and compassionate care. This person is accountable for maintaining professional standards in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), contributing to service improvement and promoting a safe and efficient operating theatre environment.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Deliver safe and effective care during the anaesthetic, intraoperative, and post-anaesthetic recovery phases.
• Assist anaesthetists during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate monitoring and patient support.
• Function effectively within the scrub role, maintaining aseptic technique and ensuring the availability and integrity of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Monitor and care for patients in the recovery area, recognising and responding promptly to changes in physiological condition.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and escalate concerns appropriately to maintain patient safety.

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families throughout the perioperative journey.
• Support and reassure patients before and after surgery, promoting comfort and wellbeing.
• Advocate for patients and ensure informed consent and safeguarding principles are upheld.

Theatre and Equipment Management

• Prepare and maintain operating theatres, ensuring specialist equipment, instruments, and consumables are available and functioning correctly.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Participate in stock control and the safe handling, storage and disposal of clinical materials and waste.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and support staff.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Participate in handovers and contribute to effective care planning and service delivery.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practise in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
• Maintain competence across anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery practice.
• Participate in continuing professional development and mandatory training.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and audit activities.
• Comply with organisational policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, and risk management.

Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or Diploma in Operating Department Practice.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) Certification

Experience

• Experience working within the day case perioperative environment.
• Knowledge and practical experience of anaesthetic, scrub, and/or recovery practice.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience in a range of surgical specialities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of perioperative care and current evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and risk assessment.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-focused care.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of theatre specialities and shift patterns.

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification.
• Leadership or management training.

Experience

• Experience across all three perioperative disciplines (Anaesthetics, Scrub, and Recovery).
• Previous day case / acute surgical experience.
• Participation in audit, research, or quality improvement projects.
• Experience supervising students, newly qualified staff or support workers.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of national standards and guidelines relevant to perioperative practice.
• Understanding of quality improvement methodologies and clinical audit processes.
• Awareness of digital healthcare systems and electronic patient records.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to contribute to service development and change management.
• Commitment to innovation and evidence-based practice.
• Strong teaching and presentation skills.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development and specialist training.

Role Details
Contract: Full-time
Location: The Hamptons Hospital, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD
Salary: Up to £37,000+ per year
Work Pattern: On-site

About The Hamptons Hospital
At The Hamptons Hospital, we’re on a mission to provide patients with a better way to experience healthcare, one that offers fast, personalised care and delivers the best possible response to their health concerns. Combining clinical excellence, innovation and personalisation, we aim to set a new standard for health and wellness in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas, as we build a state-of-the-art hospital from the ground up.

How to Apply
Use the application form below or email your CV and a cover letter to: recruitment@thehamptonshospital.com. (This is the dedicated email address for job applications.)

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2. Include your email address and telephone number in your cover letter or email so we can contact you.
3. Attach your CV in PDF or Word format.

We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 14 days.

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