Why I Want To Be An Odp

Operating department practitioner is a suitable career for me because I am a caring and open minded person. I think this would really help me to be outstanding ODP by making the patients feel valued and respected. I like to help people regardless of their gender, religion, sexuality and race. ODP give care for patients throughout surgery. This is the reason that I want to study the course because it’s a rewarding and challenging job which I am highly interested in the course. Previously, I enjoyed studying health and social care course which allowed me to gain new knowledge such as the rights of service users and the five care values. This course has been really useful because I have developed skills and knowledge that I can use it for my future career. The role of ODP is not only working with patient …show more content…
I worked with students with disabilities (age 14-18) in Milton Keynes College. Some of them had difficulty with their spelling and grammar. So, I supported them with their learning and helped them with their English. I communicated effectively with the students. One of the students has dyslexia and she needed to revise for her exam. She had hard time to focus and she believed she will not pass the exam. So, I advised her to highlight important sentences and try to memorise them. This has benefited her and she felt much confident that she could achieve her exam. I gained interpersonal skills and confidence while working with the students. I demonstrated listening skills and listen to their thoughts and ideas which allowed them to express themselves more. These skills are important for every professional healthcare including ODP. However, working in nursery was slightly different; I had to supervise children (age 18months-5) all the time. They needed personal care such as feeding, dressing them and making sure their hands are washed. Also, I organised and planned an activity for them while working alongside with the