Advanced Level ODP Practitioners

Collective of ODPs working at Advanced Levels across a variety of specialisms. Passionate about promoting and advancing the profession. All views our own

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

We need to remain unified - not just for AP level but also for those areas such as theatres/ITU/ED where ODPs are now working alongside other HCPs in the same space, delivering safe patient care. AfC needs an overhaul - division isn’t the answer

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

As ODPs who have progressed outside of theatre the glass ceilings that have had to be broken to progress were more than our nursing colleagues have to go through. AfC needs changing but career progression cannot be a justifiable reason for nurses to have a separate spine

[Kbirney @Kbirney2]

This is a vital consultation for all ODPs and will massively affect teamworking and collaboration in the operating theatre. We can't have two professions of equal standard on different pay scales. AfC needs changing but this is not the answer in my opinion

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@scfc151 FICM made NMP mandatory in the course in 2019. There are some amazing ODPs who qualified before this date smashing it despite the lack of NMP, however this change closed the door (for now) to ODP applications which is a shame

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@scfc151 No, as the law doesn’t allow for ODPs to prescribe so cannot undertake the course - you can’t even sit the course and not take the exams. Some unis are now offering an introduction to NMP course specifically for those who can’t - but yes, ACCP is off limits for new ODP entrants

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@syl79 @FamilyODP @CollegeODP I think it’s always worth applying and interviewing. So many trusts are now seeing the value ODPs in these roles are bringing to the table. There’s so many that can be referenced now in either trainee roles or qualified and it’s being recognised. Know your worth and value

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@syl79 @FamilyODP @CollegeODP It is limiting in some trusts which is a shame, I’m currently about to end my time as a trust ACP project lead and writing an inclusive standard JD. Advanced practice is more than just prescribing and some trusts really embrace that but ultimately does cause issues unfortunately

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@syl79 @FamilyODP @CollegeODP Hi, in all honesty it isn’t ideal and needs a conversation with your line manager and scoping with your governance on how you will negotiate that issue - for me I worked in supervision for a while until competence assessed and then a case of presenting the patient and discussing

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@GinaMLewis84 @theodpblogger None of us do currently, I have seen a couple of ODPs say that’s the area they now work in but don’t know them personally - sounds like a few people may be putting some names forward which is great! #flexibleandadaptable

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[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@BeckyGr16183108 Hey Becky, what role is the interview for? We will certainly help where we can!

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@physio_gemm @BeverleyHarden @NHS_HealthEdEng There are lots of clinical areas now rotating students through ICU, A&E and wards as part of their training. May be worth contacting the universities as these are all built into the degree framework and have competencies books attached to the placements

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

Happy national #ODPday to all the wonderful ODPs and student ODPs both in the UK and internationally. In what has possibly been the most challenging 18 months of our careers you have all stepped up and shown why we are a vital part of healthcare and how diverse we can be #ODP

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@AENurseUK @EDPractitioner @MidoriOtoko1 @gmcuk @The_HCPC @RCEMACPForum @RCEMpresident @afpp_president @ODPJournal @CollegeODP Could you share it with me mark?

[Joanna Finney @ACPJoF]

Just registered for this webinar - looking forward to where the profession is advancing and hearing what @BeverleyHarden has been up to. Recommend all ODPs register @CollegeODP

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

If anyone wants a read it was taken from the specialist pharmacy service NHS website

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

Great news to see ODPs can now give out the flu jab due to the amendment in the Human Medicines (Coronavirus and influenza). Had the go ahead from my trust - all trained and ready to start vaccinating next week! @CollegeODP

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

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[Joanna Finney @ACPJoF]

To all ODPs and colleagues - please support this as it would benefit patient care massively in the traditional and extended roles and help the advanced practitioners work towards gaining IP (just avoid the “quick links” for now and scroll to the bottom of the page)

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

@EDPractitioner Congratulations - well worth the blood sweat and tears

[NHS Patient Safety @ptsafetyNHS]

We have issued a National Patient Safety Alert on the risk of foreign body aspiration during intubation, advanced airway management or ventilation. View the alert here https://t.co/e1jJN9wgdj #PatientSafety

[Advanced Level ODP Practitioners @LevelOdp]

From all of us behind the Advanced Practice ODP page please complete the survey to help look at how Advanced Practice can be shaped to make it more robust and accessible to all AHPs... takes 5 mins to complete

[Joanna Finney @ACPJoF]

All AHPs but especially my ODP colleagues take 5 mins out your day and complete this, the only way we can support change is to support the research. Literally takes 5 mins, done it myself!