Theatre Practitioner/Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, part of one of the largest hospital trusts in England. The role includes key responsibilities such as effective communication with patients, maintaining care standards, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. This position offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Recovery is essential.
• Experience in a theatre environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Promote effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Competence

Infection Prevention

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse within the Theatre Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

We have 18 theatres covering specialties such as Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Robotic Surgery, ENT, Max Fax, Ophthalmology, EVT, and Mechanical Thrombectomy.

You may be required to work across all these theatres. We believe that staff development is key to success; therefore, we offer a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, and supporting your personal and professional growth to help you reach your full potential.

We are proud that our dedicated and passionate employees from across East Kent Hospitals are featured in the NHS's largest recruitment drive in its 70-year history.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring accurate and seamless information transfer and documentation.
2. Adhere to all quality initiatives within the nursing environment, maintaining the highest standards of care at all times.
3. Assist in developing clinical protocols, reviewing them regularly in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager to meet service needs.
4. Maintain accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and legal standards.
5. Promote and sustain effective working relationships and communication with consultants, medical staff, nursing colleagues, and other multi-agency professionals.
6. Act as the patient’s advocate.
7. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
8. Participate actively in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges in the Day Surgery Ward.
9. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the role.
10. Work to eliminate all avoidable infections by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control to staff, patients, and visitors.
11. Ensure cleaning standards are maintained throughout your shift when in charge.

Additional Information

Good knowledge of Recovery is essential.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'Great healthcare from great people'. Our values emphasize that 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'.

Our new 'We care' approach empowers frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We seek compassionate individuals to join us in our journey to improve care for patients, families, and carers.

Application Notes

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application, even if you currently hold a sponsorship or work permit. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles at Band 5 and above.

Contact for Further Details

Name: Edward Curtin
Job Title: Theatre Matron
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]