Anaesthetic and Recovery Theatre Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an Anaesthetic and Recovery Theatre Practitioner to support perioperative care within our trusted theatre team in Nuneaton. The role focuses on maintaining resource availability, stock control, and equipment safety to ensure smooth patient flow and high standards of care.

You will work under supervision, contribute to governance and audits, and participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and practice in anaesthetic and recovery settings.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with perioperative experience.
• Commitment to CPD and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels and contribute to cost improvement programmes.
• Ensure all theatre equipment is safe and compliant with Regulations.
• Deputise for Team Leader and participate in audits and appraisal.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Perioperative care

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Stock management

Job description

Anaesthetic and Recovery Theatre Practitioner

Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients, and contribute to cost improvement programmes. Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate stock levels and have an awareness of materials management. Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order in line with current Regulations. Ensure that adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients. If deficits are unavoidable, contact the appropriate Senior Staff for support. Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Team Leader / Senior Team Leader. Deputise for the Team Leader as and when necessary. Have a positive attitude to continuing professional development to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice. Participate in Trust Appraisal System. Possess a clear understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to standards of care, support of colleagues and audit of given care. Participate in the utilisation, evaluation and conduct of audit and research. Contribute to and evaluate the implantation of new ideas and innovations within the Theatre areas. Promote a professional image by acting as a role model to others, provide and participate in clinical supervision. Act as a source of advice and support for other colleagues. Ensures that the Team Leader/Senior Team Leader is informed of any Professional concerns at the earliest opportunity. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.