Paul Jenkins
Stamford,Lincolnshire
Summary
Experienced Operating Department Practitioner with a robust background in anaesthesia and recovery roles. Expertise in patient monitoring, emergency response, and staff development, complemented by endoscopy certification. Proven adaptability in various clinical settings enhances high-quality patient outcomes and effective teamwork.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Department Practitioner
G.H.A. Health authority
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
02.2025 - Current
- Supported anaesthetist in patient airway management and cannula insertion to enhance procedural safety.
- Monitored physiological parameters to safeguard patient well-being throughout anesthesia.
- Provided post-operative care by monitoring vital signs to ensure safe recovery from anesthesia.
Locum operating dept practitioner
T.X.M.Healthcare
Milton keynes
07.2015 - Current
- Performed clinical practice in theatre environments across the UK, including Channel Islands and Shetland Isles.
- Assisted with anaesthesia procedures in surgical theatre settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Operating dept Practitioner
Clan Clwyd N.H.S.Hospital
Clwyd
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Accomplishments were in the form of gaining a good knowledge base in theatre practice, by working in anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery.
- Covering all specialties within a local district hospital.
Theatre Practitioner
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions
Brockworth
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Delivered patient care on modular and mobile units, ensuring safety and effectiveness in working environment.
- Maintained high standards of expertise and professionalism in clinical activities, enhancing patient trust and care quality.
- Acquired skills in endoscopy and obtained certification, expanding clinical capabilities and improving service offerings.
local assessment co-ordinator O.D.P.
King Edward the seventh for officers
London
06.1996 - 09.1998
- Mentored newly qualified staff in theatre practices, coordinated operational lists, staff placements, equipment decontamination, ordering, and rota scheduling to ensure seamless operations.
Student o.d.p.
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
09.1992 - 05.1995
- Gained certification as a student in theatre practice and developed relevant skills in anesthetics, recovery, and surgery.
locum operating dept practioner
Hays medical
Ilford
- Supported and adapted to new working environments nationally within a clinical practice that maintained high standards of care.
- Worked in anaesthetic and recovery roles while developing leadership skills in various clinical specialties including paediatrics, trauma emergency, orthopaedics, obstetrics, general, urology, neurology, plastics, and ENT.
Education
local assessment co-ordinator O.D.P. -
king Edward the seventh for officers
london09-1998
Student o.d.p. - theatre practice
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading05-1995
N.V.Q.LEVEL 3 - theatre practice
Northampton Training college for O.D.P.
St Edmunds, Northampton09-1994
Skills
- Team leadership and management
- Strong verbal communication
- Staff development and mentorship
- Emergency response and airway management
- Patient monitoring and post-operative care
- Endoscopy certification
- Clinical assessment skills
- Equipment sterilization techniques
- Problem resolution strategies
- Attention to detail in clinical settings
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
N.V.Q. Level 3, Undergone regular updates and training.
Additional Information
ODP 08683, Have served as an army combat medic for nine years gaining experience of trauma care, medical evacuation, triage, mobile ambulance extraction to working in field hospitals medical reception stations, to triage.
Timeline
Operating Department Practitioner
G.H.A. Health authority
02.2025 - Current
Operating dept Practitioner
Clan Clwyd N.H.S.Hospital
02.2025 - 07.2026
Locum operating dept practitioner
T.X.M.Healthcare
07.2015 - Current
Theatre Practitioner
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions
06.2006 - 07.2015
local assessment co-ordinator O.D.P.
King Edward the seventh for officers
06.1996 - 09.1998
Student o.d.p.
Royal Berkshire Hospital
09.1992 - 05.1995
locum operating dept practioner
Hays medical
local assessment co-ordinator O.D.P. -
king Edward the seventh for officers
Student o.d.p. - theatre practice
Royal Berkshire Hospital
N.V.Q.LEVEL 3 - theatre practice
Northampton Training college for O.D.P.