Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George’s Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region.
In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting.
As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West.
We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.
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Exciting Career Opportunity!
Operating Department Practitioner
Full-time (39 hours per week) | Permanent
The Purpose of This Role:
To work according to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics (HCPC 2016) as amended or updated. Adhere to relevant professional guidelines and take responsibility for a defined group of patients.
Candidate Criteria:
Qualifications:
Registered ODP qualification and registered with HCPC.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care Responsibilities:
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Evaluate operating room patients and plans, implement and document clinical nursing care. Complete patient documentation fully and correctly, ensuring legible.
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Promote patient focused approach to care in collaboration with the health care team.
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Be an effective member of the surgical team either as a scrub, circulating or
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anaesthetic practitioner, demonstrating effective leadership qualities and
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communication skills.
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Demonstrating safe and effective infection control practices.
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Ensure all checking processes are carried out correctly and thoroughly and are documented, as per hospital policy.
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Work with the Surgeons to ensure their specific surgical requirements are met, to include set up of the theatre, patient positioning, instrumentation and equipment.
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Co-operate with ward staff in sending for patients to the operating department and transferring patients to the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
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Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard relevant to the speciality and in line with hospital policies and clinical guidelines.
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Be familiar with and demonstrate understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively.
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Function efficiently and effectively in an emergency situation.
Essential Requirements:
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Up to date knowledge of clinical theory and best practice at a level relevant to number of years qualified.
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Demonstrate a good understanding of surgical procedures.
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Understanding of equality and diversity.
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Understanding of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics (HCPC 2016) and NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2021) as amended or updated and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
To Apply: Please submit your CV via workday by 30th July 2026
Panel: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
Informal Inquiries: Ms Tracy McElligott Theatre Services Manager [email protected]
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
