Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner

Charity Society; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Theatre Team as an Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. You'll participate in direct patient care and ensure high standards of clinical practice, supporting a friendly team dedicated to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a scrub practitioner is essential.
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Willingness to work towards qualification in teaching and assessing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the perioperative environment.
• Participate in the assessment and implementation of care programmes.
• Ensure safe administration of drugs and adherence to Trust policy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

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Job Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the position of Theatre Practitioner for Anaesthetics and Recovery for our site at and Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

Job Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the position of Theatre Practitioner for Anaesthetics and Recovery for our site at and Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest asset our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce have provided has been second to none and here at CDDFT we are extremely proud of them.

We care for our colleagues, and as a modern day employer in the NHS we realise that prospective employees can choose where they wish to work. That is why in our opinion, the health and wellbeing support we offer our staff is second to none.

Our Theatre team are friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development to enhance skills and professional competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, support the staff members to identify and realise areas for career progression, both on an individual basis and also as a team approach to achieving their highest potential

Main duties of the job

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in the monitoring of standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Participate in direct care needs of patients, providing expert knowledge of all clinical specialities and acting as a role model.

Participate in audit and monitoring accurate documentation in accordance with Trust policy, NMC and HPC guidelines.

Be competent in facilitating an emergency service covering all specialties provided within the department, during elective and non elective periods

Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with Trust Policy, and NMC and HPC guidelines.

Ensure that all procedures and techniques are carried out in accordance with local competencies and agreed policies and standards.

Ensure rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times.

Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his/her care, treatment and welfare.

Checking on departmental cleanliness and where necessary assisting other members of the team in the preparation, clearing and cleaning of the operating suite and equipment before, during and after operating

About Us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2525-1668

Job locations

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled member of the multidisciplinary team.

To assess care needs, develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care, carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing routine and emergency surgery.

The post carries a regular commitment to rotational night duty and out-of-hours work, however this is not a requirement for individuals starting on a training programme.

DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB

To provide perioperative care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered by the Trust.

The care to be delivered in line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.

TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK

Patients, Public And Staff Have Helped Develop The Trusts Behaviours Framework Of Values That Inspire Passion In The NHS And That Should Underpin Everything It Does. The NHS Values Provide Common Ground For Co-operation To Achieve Shared Aspirations, At All Levels Of The NHS. The Post Holder Is Required To Commit To Delivering The Actions In The Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Duty of Candour

All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been made

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled member of the multidisciplinary team.

To assess care needs, develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care, carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing routine and emergency surgery.

The post carries a regular commitment to rotational night duty and out-of-hours work, however this is not a requirement for individuals starting on a training programme.

DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB

To provide perioperative care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered by the Trust.

The care to be delivered in line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.

TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK

Patients, Public And Staff Have Helped Develop The Trusts Behaviours Framework Of Values That Inspire Passion In The NHS And That Should Underpin Everything It Does. The NHS Values Provide Common Ground For Co-operation To Achieve Shared Aspirations, At All Levels Of The NHS. The Post Holder Is Required To Commit To Delivering The Actions In The Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Duty of Candour

All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been made

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Existing experience as a scrub practitioner.
  
  

Desirable

• Scrub experience
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner. Scrub experience.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities.
  
  

Essential

• Existing experience as a scrub practitioner.
  
  

Desirable

• Scrub experience
  
  

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered with NMC or HCPC
  
  

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Desirable

• Computer skills. Specific skills relevant to area of practice. Recruitment and selection skills.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Desirable

• Computer skills. Specific skills relevant to area of practice. Recruitment and selection skills.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

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