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Due to service expansion vacancies have arisen for the above post. Basildon theatres is a dynamic, friendly and supportive department and would welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Operating Department Practitioners who are keen to provide a high quality level of care to patients.

The Surgical Service covers all aspects of theatre, operating theatres, recovery and anaesthetics working alongside our clinician colleagues. The Day Surgery Service is completely nurse led when working in areas such as pre-assessment, discharge and management of post discharge problems via a dedicated help line in hours and out of hours.

Overall Objectives

1. To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.

2. To develop and maintain excellent theatre and organisational skills.

3. To provide an environment conducive to the education of all staff.

The post holder will be expected to:-

1. Maintain an awareness of the need for good housekeeping and helping to ensure the theatre expenditure is within budgetary limits.

2. Exercise sound leadership at all times and maintain a professional demeanour whilst carrying out nursing duties.

3. Participate fully in Quality Assurance initiatives.

4. To report accurate, legible documentation of patient and theatre records as required.

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