Perioperative practice
need to be able to talk about their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. We are all human beings, and working in hospital theatres is a challenging job,” says Oliver. He explains that he first became involved
with AfPP many years ago, when, as an ODP, he experienced first-hand how supportive the Association is: “AfPP has always been a huge support to me and my colleagues throughout my career in healthcare, and we simply would not have achieved the success with The Walton Surgical Assistant Project, for instance, without the help and guidance of AfPP. “As a member, I soon realised that I wanted to become more involved with AfPP and the next time a trustee role was advertised, I applied and was successful in joining the board. I’m delighted that I’m now the President. “It’s a big role, with lots of responsibility, but what it gives me is an opportunity to make real change nationally, and internationally.” Oliver will be on the international stage in April, when he represents AfPP at The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Global Surgical Conference and Expo in Boston and is hoping to travel to Sri Lanka with a group of healthcare professionals looking to assist developing healthcare systems in September. Next year, he will be attending the AORN event in New Orleans. “I really could not ask for more in terms
About the AfPP
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is a professional organisation that has been providing support and guidance to perioperative practitioners for 60 years. AfPP plays a crucial role in promoting excellence in surgical practice by promoting education, networking, and innovation within the sector, providing members with access to a vast range of educational resources, online and regional events and advice on legal and ethical frameworks that impact their profession. AfPP’s mission is to ensure that all patients receive safe and effective surgery through the advancement of knowledge, standards, education, and research in all areas related to perioperative care. By working closely with professionals such as educators, nurses, operating department practitioners (ODPs), surgeons, and anaesthetists, AfPP strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and safety during operative procedures. Visit:
www.afpp.org.uk
of my life and career; I feel lucky to be doing something I am passionate about.” He says if he could offer any advice, it would be to “keep trying, move out of your comfort
zone, and take a leap of faith sometimes.” “I have hit the ground running as the new AfPP
President, and I am so looking forward to the next two years!” he concludes.
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