Senior Theatre Practitioner

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to prioritize patient safety and support the delivery of high-quality care. You will take charge in the theatre, coordinate junior practitioners, and collaborate with other clinicians to enhance patient experiences. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration. A benefits package includes free gym membership, health assessments, and pension options.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body.
• Hold relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise patient safety and report safety concerns.
• Promote a safe working environment compliant with policies.
• Support governance activity ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Provide and lead care management, treating patients with respect.
• Collaborate with clinicians to enhance patient care.
• Take charge of a theatre, coordinating junior practitioners.

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner – Newcastle Hospital – Nursing – Permanent – Full Time – Includes Weekend Work

Salary: depending on skills and experience – 37.5 hours per week

Job responsibilities

• Prioritise patient safety, taking appropriate actions and encouraging colleagues to call out and report safety concerns.
• Promote a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff in full compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Support governance activity, ensuring full compliance with Nuffield Health’s Quality governance framework and national standards, including CQC/HIW/HIS Regulation, fundamentals of care, professional standards and evidence‑based guidelines.
• Provide and lead care management and delivery, treating patients, families, friends and representatives with kindness, dignity, respect and compassion and supporting them to cope emotionally with their care, treatment or condition.
• Collaborate with other clinicians within the hospital, building strong working relationships that enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Take charge of a theatre, coordinating and delivering work activities and leading junior practitioners.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body.
• Hold relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package with free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

About Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital

Located in Jesmond, we are a leading private hospital with a Good CQC rating. We offer state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit, on‑site pathology services and diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI.

Application process

Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to a high volume of applications.

Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP