Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner – Bank Shifts

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Gobowen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner to join our dedicated Theatre team in a highly specialist area. Prior theatre experience is essential and you must be able to work across anaesthetic and recovery.

The successful candidate will deliver safe, high‑quality patient‑focused care, manage complex workloads, maintain competencies through mandatory training and contribute to excellent patient experiences at RJAH in Oswestry.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Operating Department Practice (or equivalent) or RGN with anaesthetic qualification.
• Ability to work across anaesthetics and recovery.
• ODP/RGN with anaesthetic or recovery experience.
• Experience in the theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload in a highly specialist area with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate complex communication within the Unit and with the MDT.
• Ensure Health and Safety of staff, patients and visitors; report incidents.
• Provide accurate theatre activity data using manual and computerised systems.
• Ensure safe quality care within the Unit per Trust policies.
• Attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling, CPR, etc.).
• Understand risk management and participate in risk analysis.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to work without supervision

Commitment to maintain skills

Education

Diploma in Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)

RGN with anaesthetic qualification

Job description

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner to join our dedicated Theatre team in a highly specialist area. Prior theatre experience is essential and you must be able to work across anaesthetic and recovery.

The successful candidate will deliver safe, high‑quality patient‑focused care, manage complex workloads, maintain competencies through mandatory training and contribute to excellent patient experiences at RJAH in Oswestry.