Surgical Theatre Practitioner: Elevate Patient Care

York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for experienced registered Theatre Practitioners/Theatre Nurses and ODPs within our Theatre team at York Hospital. Our area comprises 11 specialist theatres and 6 day unit theatres, supporting a wide range of surgical specialties.

The role requires active NMC/HCPC pin, a passion for patient-centered care, and a collaborative attitude to supervise and teach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)
• Active pin required; theatre experience preferred
• Willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and share learning through clinical supervision
• Ability to work as an integral member of the team

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills, and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
• Actively supports patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
• Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
• To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC / HCPC professional Code of Conduct.

Skills

NMC registration

Theatre experience

Team player

Communication skills

Prioritise workload

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for experienced registered Theatre Practitioners/Theatre Nurses and ODPs within our Theatre team at York Hospital. Our area comprises 11 specialist theatres and 6 day unit theatres, supporting a wide range of surgical specialties.

The role requires active NMC/HCPC pin, a passion for patient-centered care, and a collaborative attitude to supervise and teach junior staff.