Paul Jenkins
Stamford,uk
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical works, nursing, and a wide range of medical specialities including obstetrics, orthopaedics, paediatrics, urology, neurology, and plastics processing. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and teaching abilities, with a proven track record in theatre performance and surgical procedures. Adept at handling medical emergencies and psychological trauma with professionalism and dedication. Strong communication and diplomacy skills enhance team working capabilities. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
Industrious individual aiming to gain knowledge and experience in surgical assistance, anaesthesia and recovery. Familiar with equipment and tools. Strong attention to detail and quick in learning new tasks.
Experienced Operating Department Practitioner skilled in delivering high-quality patient care. Excel in coordinating surgical procedures and ensuring optimal equipment functionality, contributing to smoother operations and improved patient outcomes. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and proactive approach in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
48
48
years of professional experience
Work history
Operating department practitioner
Gibraltar Health Authority
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
2025.02 - Current
- Conducted thorough checks pri operative checks ie Consent Who Checks pre block .
- Administered anaesthetics under the direction of anaesthesiologists, ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for cohesive patient care.
- Delivered high quality patient care whilst maintaining a calm and professional demeanour throughout theatre pathway
operating department practitioner
Ramsay healthcare
Peterborough, uk
2024.03 - 2024.12
- Working within private healthcare settings as a Anaesthetic / Recovery practitioner, covering Orthopaedic, E.N.T / Plastics, Urology, Ophthalmic, General , Plastics , Vascular , Gynaecology
- Endoscopy, pain management
Locum Operating department practitioner
Txm healthcare
Milton Keynes
2015.02 - 2023.12
- Oversaw and delegated work activities within the operating theatre as an anaesthetise / recovery practitioner
- Cleaned, sterilised and disposed of used surgical equipment to minimise nosocomial infections.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to treat conditions related to [Type] health.
- Interviewed patients before, during and after procedures to maintain current knowledge of relevant conditions.
- Ensured swift recovery post-surgery with appropriate care and support.
- Assessed patients after surgical operations for discharge back into wards.
- Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to keep up-to-date with current practices.
Senior theatre practitioner
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions
Milton Keynes, uk
2006.06 - 2015.07
- Delivery of patient care on modular and mobile units, maintaining the safe and effective working environment
- Ensure high standards of expertise and professionalism in all clinical activities within anaesthetics and post operative care operating department practitioner
- Maintained sterile conditions within the operating room by conscientious attention to detail.
- Optimised clinical outcomes by facilitating effective communication between surgical team and other clinic departments.
- Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior practitioners and support staff.
- Upheld and worked within standard operating procedures, policies and code of conduct to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Operated anaesthetic machines and IV equipment during surgical operations to secure patients' airways.
- Monitored vitals during elective surgeries to respond to patients' needs.
Operating Department Practitioner
Hays Medical
Essex
1996.06 - 2006.05
- Role: was to support and adapt to new working environments at a national level working within the role of anaesthetic practitioner and recovery nursing and maintaining good working practices to covering all clinical settings within the role of anaesthetic and recovery
- Specialities paediatrics, trauma, orthopaedics, obstetrics, general, urology, neurology, plastics, robotics, bariatric, ent, copd
Local assessment coordinator
King Edward VII
London, uk
1995.06 - 1996.06
- Responsible for education training of junior staff and students in clinical practice
- To clinical duties in the above role
- Gained leadership training and qualification in theatre practice at N.V.Q.Level
Student Operating department practitioner
Royal Berkshire and battle hospitals
Reading, uk
1992.09 - 1995.03
- As a student operating department, completed two years of theatre practice training in clinical areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery, there on qualification role: junior member of team covering anaesthetic and scrub within the ent department also emergency and trauma
Combat Medical Technician
Royal Army Medical Corps
Hampshire, uk
1979.03 - 1990.08
- Served as combat medic in high-pressure environments
- Coordinated activities across UK and global operations to achieve organisational objectives
- Established medical aid posts and assisted in surgical ward operations
- Provided paramedic support during manoeuvres
- Conducted routine health checks for maintaining troop fitness.
- Acted quickly and effectively in emergency response situations, providing reliable aid.
Admin Clark
Guardian newspaper ltd
London
1978.04 - 1979.02
- Farri Admin / postal clerk
- Dealing with news editorials recording and filing paper bulletins
Education
N.V.Q. LEVEL 3 - Theatre practice
City & Guild 752
anaesthetics, Recovery, Local assessment coordinator
King Edward VII
London 1994.06 - 1996.06
theatre practice training in clinical areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery
Royal Berkshire and battle hospitals
Reading, Berkshire 1992.09 - 1995.03
Skills
- Clinical Works
- Nursing
- Obstetrics
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Urology
- Neurology
- Plastics Processing
- Leadership
- Theatre Performance
- Medical Emergencies
- Clinical Practice
- Health Care
- Professional Attitude
- Leadership Development
- Teaching
- Adaptability
- Diplomacy Skills
- Hard Work and Dedication
- Team Working
- Operating room preparation
- Emergency Response
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Empathetic communication
- Advanced life support
Certification
Basic life support Jan 2025
Intermediate life support June 2024
A.I.M.S Course May 2024.
Timeline
Operating department practitioner
Gibraltar Health Authority
2025.02 - Current
operating department practitioner
Ramsay healthcare
2024.03 - 2024.12
Locum Operating department practitioner
Txm healthcare
2015.02 - 2023.12
Senior theatre practitioner
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions
2006.06 - 2015.07
Operating Department Practitioner
Hays Medical
1996.06 - 2006.05
Local assessment coordinator
King Edward VII
1995.06 - 1996.06
anaesthetics, Recovery, Local assessment coordinator
King Edward VII
1994.06 - 1996.06
theatre practice training in clinical areas of anaesthetics, scrub, recovery
Royal Berkshire and battle hospitals
1992.09 - 1995.03
Student Operating department practitioner
Royal Berkshire and battle hospitals
1992.09 - 1995.03
Combat Medical Technician
Royal Army Medical Corps
1979.03 - 1990.08
Admin Clark
Guardian newspaper ltd
1978.04 - 1979.02
N.V.Q. LEVEL 3 - Theatre practice
City & Guild 752