Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

 

1.      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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

6.      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.

 

7.      Set goals and benchmark standards of care within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to ensure the patient’s needs are met to a consistently high standard.

 

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

 

9.      Identify and report clinical risks and report to the departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Hospital risk management policy.

 

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

 

11.  Participate in the organisation’s appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their team lead on a regular basis.

 

12.  Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.

 

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

 

14.  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.

Additional Information 

Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health     and Safety at Work Act 1974, the hospitals Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the hospital on any legal duties placed on it as     the employer.

This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities but represents the current key areas of work. There will be additional     duties and responsibilities implicit within the role.

The post holder’s duties will at all times, be carried out in compliance with Hospital policies and procedures.  In particular, the post holder will act in accordance     with the Equal Opportunities, Grievance, Disciplinary and Health & Safety Policies, as well as dealing with complaints, confidentiality and quality matters.

Staff may be required to work in any department to meet the needs of the service, with potentially variable patterns of work that may include weekend working.

The post-holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and ensure compliance with     associated legislative and Hospital policy.

Commitment to upholding your professional code of conduct and organisational values.

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.

Qualifications, Education & Training	Essential	Desirable	Method of Evaluation
Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice	√		Production of qualifications/certificates and application form
Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC	√		Evidence of professional registration / pin number
Experience
Experience working within the Operating Department and demonstrable competency in chosen theatre discipline.	√		Interview / professional portfolio
Skills and Attributes
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.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Knowledge, training & experience: Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate.	√		Interview, application and selection process
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.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Planning & organisational skills: Planning and organisation of a number of straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Physical skills: Physically able to perform the requirements of the role. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity and accuracy important/precision, hand/eye coordination	√		Interview, application and selection process / Occupation Health assessment (if applicable)
Responsibilities for patient care: Plans, implements and evaluates individual programmes of care, seeking the advice of others where necessary. Consults liaises and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Responsibilities for policy & service development: Works to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Suggests changes if appropriate within context of own role.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Responsibilities for financial and physical resources: Understands personal responsibility for the effective management of resources and safe use of equipment. Ensures maintenance of equipment and takes responsibility of appropriate safe handling and storage of patient personal possessions.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Responsibilities for human resources: Provides advice, support and day-today supervision to junior members of the team and students.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Responsibilities for information services: Accurately maintains patient records, records own data, and have an awareness of data protection and Caldicott issues. Basic IT skills to enable input of data.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Responsibilities for research & development: Participates in audits in own clinical area, and use results of research to inform own clinical practice.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Freedom to act: Understands and works within codes of conduct and practice. Uses own initiative within established procedures taking responsibility for own actions. Is accountable for the actions of non-registered members of the team. Acts as an advocate for patients where necessary.	√		Interview, application and selection process
Physical effort: Physically able to undertake the ongoing requirements of the role. Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position/frequent moderate effort for several short periods	√		Interview, application and selection process
Mental effort: Required to concentrate in routine and occasionally unpredictable work situations	√		Interview, application and selection process
Emotional effort: Displays exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times. Has the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances	√		Interview, application and selection process
Working conditions: Works in an environment where there is exposure to unpleasant working conditions and hazards.	√		Interview, application and selection process

 

 The closing date for receipt of applications is the 10th June 2026.

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.