Senior Theatre Practitoner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chichester is looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to manage an ophthalmic theatre, provide clinical leadership, and support colleagues. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of patient care and staff development through mentoring and collaboration with the healthcare team. Commitment to diversity and staff well-being is emphasized.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Support through staff networks

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an ophthalmic theatre.
• Ability to mentor and assess staff's clinical skills.
• Knowledge of NMC/HCPC codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of an ophthalmic theatre.
• Ensure quality care and patient safety.
• Support and develop colleagues through mentoring.

Skills

Expert clinical knowledge

Leadership skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Job description

Overview

The Senior Theatre Practitioner will undertake the management of an ophthalmic theatre on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with the Lead Theatre Practitioner and have continuing responsibility for the effective management of their allocated theatre. The post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership within this area, ensuring an effective support of colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients. They will provide a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence-based care by being a role model and providing specialist knowledge within theatre/recovery practice. The Senior Theatre Practitioner will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring, assessing their skills, and acting as a preceptor to newly qualified staff as appropriate. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of perioperative care within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work (Main theatre, Recovery or DSU) and within the context of changing health care provision.
• Work clinically developing/implementing evidence-based practice within the designated clinical area of expertise in conjunction with Lead Practitioners, Theatre Manager and Matron.
• Ensure a multi-professional focus, facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.
• In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure a supportive teaching and learning environment is in place within their area on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure all staff work to their required level of clinical and professional competence whilst adhering to their NMC/HCPC codes of conduct and are developed to attain competence as highlighted at appraisal.
• Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision within clinical practice, maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
• Work in clinical practice, supporting the Lead Practitioners leading a team of Theatre Practitioners, coordinating the shift and ensuring that all appropriate care is given to all patients; provide specialist and expert advice within the clinical area and within the specialist team.
• Work collaboratively with clinical experts including Lead Practitioners, Theatre Managers, Theatre Matron, Head of Nursing, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, patient-centred practice.
• Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients is central in all care and clinical practice within the Operating Theatre, Recovery and Day Surgery environment.
• Be able to work without supervision in the perioperative setting in the absence of the Lead Theatre Practitioners and prioritise workload under the supervision of the shift leader, remaining adaptable to pressures in perioperative care demands.
• Ensure safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults and children and keep the needs of older people central to practice and service.

Why UHSussex

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, patient-first care, staff wellbeing and development. We are Disability Confident (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust, with opportunities for flexible working where possible and support through staff networks and buddy schemes. We offer opportunities for learning, teaching and research, and a supportive environment to grow and develop throughout your career with us.

Additional information

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Important information for applicants includes guidance on AI use in applications and general recruitment notices. The Day Surgery Unit at St. Richards Hospital covers multiple specialties, and the role may involve work in Main Theatres. Applications from ophthalmic scrub nurses with anaesthetic, recovery or other theatre experience are welcome. Sponsorship and visa information applies as outlined by UKVI for relevant roles.