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. 

Key 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.  

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.

• 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.

 The closing date for receipt of applications is the 20th June 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. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.