JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operating Department Practitioner
Contract: Temporary, due to last while approx. May 2025 (possibility for extension but not guaranteed)
Grade: Band 5
Department: Theatre (Ortho)
Location: Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wrightington WN6 9EP
Trust: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Shift Pattern: 9.5hr days

ABOUT US

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England’s largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job description can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

· Deliver clinical expertise on a shift-by-shift basis, providing comprehensive patient care in the operating department
· Be proficient in Major ortho scrub, this includes Atune, PFC and Striker knees
- Able to scrub for Hip revisions and PPF surgery
- Upper limb surgery such as Lima and Stryker shoulders, & latitude elbows
- Soft tissue surgery of the knee such as ACL, MPFL, BTB and soft tissue shoulder
· Practice according to the MCHP reg/Health Professions Council (HPC), and Trust Code of Professional Conduct, guaranteeing a safe and high-quality service.
· Collaborate with various departments to enhance the patient journey, promoting efficient and effective care.
· Function as an autonomous practitioner, confidently making decisions to support patient and team needs.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration/MCHP Registration)
• Major Orthopaedics experience
• NHS Experience
• Exceptional clinical skills and sound judgement in high-pressure situations.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable