Perioperative Theatre Practitioner – Skilled, Collaborative

Children's Hospice South West; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a qualified theatre practitioner to provide high-standard peri-operative care in the Main Theatre and Day Surgery settings. You will work under supervision to perform anaesthetic, surgical and recovery duties, while upholding patient safety, dignity and rights.

The role requires registration with NMC/HCPC and relevant theatre qualifications, with opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register or HCPC Professional Registrant
• ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
• ENB 998 or C&G 730
• A1 Assessors award
• ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
• Preparation for Mentorship
• Specific Theatre qualification or equivalent ability

Responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and within limits of competence
• With appropriate training and supervision, undertake a full range of theatre duties in the anaesthetic / surgical / recovery role
• Ensure that patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and comfort are paramount.
• Ensure patients' rights are respected and act as their advocate when needed

Skills

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Decision making and planning

IT skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

ODP qualification / DipHE ODP

DESIRABLE: ENB 998 / C&G 730

DESIRABLE: A1 Assessors award

DESIRABLE: ENB 176/183/182 or equivalent

DESIRABLE: Mentorship preparation

DESIRABLE: Specific theatre qualification

Job description

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a qualified theatre practitioner to provide high-standard peri-operative care in the Main Theatre and Day Surgery settings. You will work under supervision to perform anaesthetic, surgical and recovery duties, while upholding patient safety, dignity and rights.

The role requires registration with NMC/HCPC and relevant theatre qualifications, with opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team.