Operating Department Assistant

The Operating Department Assistant functions as a scrub practitioner, circulator, and anaesthetic assistant under the indirect supervision of a professional nurse, while also providing assistance in the recovery room under direct supervision. The role focuses on delivering safe, quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring effective peri-operative preparation for theatre lists. Key responsibilities include adhering to infection prevention and control principles and optimizing the utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks.