Theatre Practitioner

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grimsby seeks a dedicated recovery practitioner for the Theatre Department. The role involves assessing and implementing peri-operative care, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of practice. Opportunities for skill development and multi-skilling are encouraged. Join a committed team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Responsible for peri-operative care programmes.
• Support and supervise junior theatre staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of practice through example and teaching.
• Maintain accurate records of care.
• Participate in the effective management of resources.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Job description

We are predominantly looking for a recovery position, but rotation throughout the Theatre Department will be supported.

The postholder will provide and be responsible for the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of peri-operative care programmes. Clinically, he/she may be required to work as a scrubbed surgical assistant, circulating assistant, anaesthetic assistant, or recovery room practitioner. He/she may also take responsibility for the work of a team of theatre staff for a span of duty or operating list.

Multi-skilling will be encouraged, and those wishing to broaden their range of clinical skills will be supported.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure high standards of practice through example and teaching.
2. Assist and supervise junior theatre staff.
3. Demonstrate a speciality knowledge within a defined clinical area.
4. Participate in patient-focused care.
5. Maintain and improve personal knowledge of current trends and developments within operating theatre practice.
6. Assist in liaison and communication with hospital departments and medical staff.
7. Maintain accurate records of care.
8. Ensure all Health & Safety measures are followed according to local policies.
9. Report all incidents, accidents, and complaints to Theatre Manager or acting deputy.
10. Participate in the induction of new staff to the unit.
11. Participate in the teaching and assessment of all learners according to departmental and course requirements.
12. Participate in the effective management of human and material resources.
13. Act up or deputise as deemed necessary by senior staff.
14. Undertake other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with senior staff or departmental manager.
15. Ensure correct labelling and dispatching of pathology specimens from theatre to other sites.
16. Understand and adhere to Trust policies relating to the security and control of drugs.

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for 1.65 million people.

We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in various fields including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.

We believe that developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce enables us to deliver excellent patient care and provides a promising future for our employees, Group, and community.

Note: If we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may close earlier than stated.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lois Taylor
• Job Title: Deputy Theatre Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]