Rachel Mores

Operating Department Practitioner— HCPC Registered

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SouthamptonMember since September 27, 2026

Anaesthetic, surgical & recovery phase supportPatient safety & infection prevention (IPC)Perioperative care pathways (incl. ERAS principles)Accurate clinical record keeping (electronic systems)Multidisciplinary teamwork and communicationFluid balance monitoring and administrationBasic and immediate life support; cardiac arrest & clinical emergency managementVenepuncture, peripheral IV cannulation and blood samplingPain assessment and administration of prescribed analgesiaSafeguarding & confidentialityAirway, respiration and circulation managementDrug administration (oral, topical, IM, subcutaneous, IV)Reliability, punctuality & professional integrity

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About

Motivated and detail-focused healthcare professional with a BSc in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (Rank Holder and Gold Medallist) and hands-on clinical experience gained through a hospital-based internship and an ongoing perioperative observership at Royal London Hospital as part of an MSc in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.

An Operating Department

Practitioner with a strong grounding in patient safety, infection prevention, and multidisciplinary team-work, and a dissertation focused on perioperative outcomes and evidence-based practice. Combines this clinical foundation with a consistent track record of reliability across fast-paced, safeguarding-sensitive roles. Seeking a ODP post where clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and a calm, patient-centred approach can support high-quality perioperative care.

Experience

Perioperative Observership (MSc placement) at Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust (2025-01 – Present)

Observed anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases across theatre lists as part of MSc Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine placement.
Shadowed anaesthetists and intensivist to build direct understanding of perioperative pathways, patient safety checks, and team roles within a live NHS theatre environment.
Linked observed practice to dissertation research on perioperative outcomes, strengthening evidence-based understanding of preoperative and postoperative care.

Anaesthesia Technician (Internship) at AJ Hospital (2024-03 – 2025-02)

Supported anaesthetic teams during pre-operative preparation, ensuring equipment and drugs were checked and ready for theatre lists.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records on the hospital's electronic system in line with clinical governance standards.
Managed payment and invoicing processes accurately alongside clinical duties.
Worked effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure theatre environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Teaching Assistant (GCSE Maths) at Flow Academy (2026-05)

Supported tuition delivery under supervision.