p>Hays Healthcare are actively recruiting ODP\'s to pick up weekday shifts in Leicester with block bookings available.
Your new role
An ODP's role is to provide complex care to patients at all stages of their operation, including when they receive anaesthetic and during their post-surgery recovery. An ODP will be present and involved with every stage of operation. These stages are:

• Anaesthetic: An ODP helps and supports patients before surgery, prepares a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, and assists the anaesthetist in administering anaesthesia and monitoring the patient's condition during surgery.
• Surgery: An ODP prepares all the necessary instruments and equipment for surgery, provides the correct surgical instruments and materials to the surgeon, maintains a sterile environment during surgery, and acts as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital.
• Recovery: An ODP supports and monitors the patient on their arrival into the recovery unit, provides appropriate treatment until they have recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery, and assesses the patient so they can be discharged back to a ward or transferred to another unit.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• To have at least one year of experience as a registered nurse in an acute medical or surgical setting.
• To have the relevant knowledge and skills to care for patients with complex and diverse needs.
• To have the ability to work under pressure and cope with challenging situations.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Immunisations up to date (Hep B, MMR, TB etc).
• Registration with HCPC

What you\'ll get in return

• Flexible working options are available.
• Guaranteed Work
• Block Bookings
• Weekly Pay
• Weekdays 30 - 34 per hour

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