Registered Practitioner - Theatres

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hertfordshire is seeking active staff for theatre roles involving patient care during elective and emergency surgeries. Candidates will prepare surgical environments, assist with patient positioning, and ensure the safe use of equipment. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes teamwork and safety, suited for those committed to outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theatre for surgery and sterile equipment/supplies.
• Receive, transfer, and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Prepare, safely use, decontaminate, troubleshoot, and report faulty complex equipment.
• Maintain waste minimisation practices.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Be flexible to work in any theatre area according to service needs.
• Work on-call and out of hours, regardless of department, to provide emergency access to acutely ill patients.

Job description

Overview

To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service.

Our Values

• Include: We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
• Respect: We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
• Improve: We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Service

Our service now includes admission and recovery of elective patients and a continued emergency service for the Trust. The team works 24/7, 365 days a year. As part of a rotation with other team members, you will be expected to work evenings, nights, on calls, bank holidays, and weekends.

This role is within Theatres and will be rotated across all theatre areas, including the QE2, to assist and care for patients undergoing elective surgeries (Vascular, Orthopaedics, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Plastics, Robotics, ENT, Oral Surgery, Ophthalmology, General Surgery) and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theatre for surgery and sterile equipment/supplies.
• Receive, transfer, and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Prepare, safely use, decontaminate, troubleshoot, and report faulty complex equipment.
• Maintain waste minimisation practices.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Be flexible to work in any theatre area according to service needs.
• Work on-call and out of hours, regardless of department, to provide emergency access to acutely ill patients.

Selection Process

Candidates will be invited to an interview and a practical element that tests theatre knowledge and practice.

Temporary Position

Where advertised as temporary, the duration will be specified. If the role becomes permanent, the successful applicant may be slotted in without re-applying.

Equal Opportunities

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients, and the wider community. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and from under‑represented groups such as BAME. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer (status 2019) and support flexible working where possible.

We support UK armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans and military spouses/partners.

We are also carer‑friendly and provide support to carers through partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire and Carers UK.