Theatre / Anaesthetic Practitioner (ODP/RN) - Day Surgery Unit

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; North End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health care provider in North End is seeking a Theatre / Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their Day Surgery theatre team. The role includes working in various specialties, maintaining patient records, and promoting effective teamwork. Candidates should be motivated, organized, and ideally have experience in a day surgery environment. The organization values communication and continuous improvement, providing a supportive atmosphere for growth.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude toward flexibility and change.
• Experience in a day surgery theatre environment is preferred.
• Forward-thinking and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in all aspects of the Operating Department.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, drugs, specimens, and implants.
• Support good communication and collaborative working relationships in the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Theatre / Anaesthetic Practitioner to join us as part of our friendly and enthusiastic Day Surgery theatre team.

We cover a wide range of specialties including oral, ENT, gynaecological, urological, orthopaedic, ophthalmic, general surgery, bronchoscopy and a pain service. We offer a busy exciting work environment and we are committed to the support and training of our staff, as such we are keen to develop suitable candidates within the role. Our Day Surgery Unit comprises of 4 operating theatres, a minor procedure room and a recovery area.

You will work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team providing assistance and service in all aspects of the Operating Department. On occasions work in other areas of the Trust may be required such as Main Theatre, A&E, Endoscopy, Delivery Suite and X‑Ray. You will maintain good communication and enhance effective working relationships throughout the department. You will interpret and respond appropriately to direction from other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will ensure that records of patient care, drugs, specimens, and implants are accurately and fully maintained and ensure effective transfer of information. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, preferably have experience in a day surgery theatre environment and possess excellent communication skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking and well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in all aspects of the Operating Department and, when required, in other areas of the Trust (Main Theatre, A&E, Endoscopy, Delivery Suite, X‑Ray).
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, drugs, specimens, and implants; ensure effective transfer of information.
• Support and contribute to a culture of good communication and collaborative working relationships within the department.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude toward flexibility and change.
• Experience in a day surgery theatre environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Forward-thinking, well organized and capable of adapting to different roles as needed.

About The Trust and Location

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approximately 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a warm welcome and supportive environment.