Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner to support the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre. The role involves supervising junior staff, ensuring high standards of care, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates are required to have excellent communication skills, with mentorship experience being desirable. Additional benefits include at least 27 days of annual leave and membership in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• You must be prepared to teach others your invaluable skills.
• Possession of excellent communication skills is essential.
• Experience in supervising and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management and healthcare professionals.
• Aiding the running of the theatres on a day-to-day basis.
• Deputise in the absence of Lead Practitioners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Mentorship capability

Job description

Overview

The Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open later on this year and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust's capacity for planned surgical procedures. The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open‑plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14‑bed inpatient ward and a 10‑bed day‑case ward, with recovery, x‑ray and therapy space, all within a dedicated elective building.

We will consider newly qualified ODPs and development practitioners working with Anaesthetics. This role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2‑week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.

Responsibilities

• You will be working closely with management and other healthcare professionals, as well as supervising, supporting and developing junior staff, encouraging the delivery of high‑quality care and experiences to patients.
• Possession of excellent communication skills and being able to adapt to any situation is essential.
• You must be prepared to teach others your invaluable skills and you will have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team whilst being a role model to others.
• Mentorship is desirable.
• Aiding the running of the theatres on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring optimum utilisation within the theatre and ensuring a high standard of care is given is an essential part of the role.
• Deputising in the absence of Lead Practitioners will also be a part of the role.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.