Description

Job Title: Theatre Practitioner

Department: Theatre

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: £39,772 per annum pro rata

Responsible to: Theatre Manager

Job Summary

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate perioperative care and ensure high levels of quality, patient dignity and the safe progression of surgical lists. The successful postholder will be prepared to work across a number of specialities such as Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery and be willing to undertake competencies in other areas or develop skills as required. The post holder will work closely with senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of clinical practice. As a member of the Theatre team the post holder will ensure that all tasks, checks and procedures are carried out in line with national and professional standards, as well as organisational policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include relevant assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Hospital & Departmental policies.

• Ensure high standards of infection control, aseptic technique and overall cleanliness within practices and the department.

• Ensure that theatre documentation is highly accurate and maintained to high standard (including electronic records).

• Participate in the collection of audit data as required and use findings to contribute to the improvement of patient care.

• In conjunction with their team contribute to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient care.

• Provide a holistic approach to patient care and maintain excellent clinical standards of practice. Within the ethos of the department using research and evidence-based practice.

• To actively participate in the Hospital’s framework of clinical governance within the department area, including reporting of incidents and adverse events.

• To take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.

• Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice and NMC / HCPC guidelines.

• To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the theatre team.

Person Specification

The following specification represents the range of skills, abilities, and experiences etc. relevant to the position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as essential.

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice

• Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC

• Experience working within the Operating Department and demonstrable competency in chosen theatre discipline

• Communication & relationship skills: Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Healthcare Team.

• Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams. Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication.

• Knowledge, training & experience: Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate.

• Analytical & judgmental skills: Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision. Has an understanding of clinical governance.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 31st October 2025. 

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.