Theatre Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their theatre team. Responsibilities include monitoring patient care standards and providing expert knowledge across clinical specialities. The Trust values its employees, offering extensive health and wellbeing support, fostering a friendly and encouraging environment for professional development and career progression. They welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Competence in facilitating emergency services across all specialties.
• Experience in clinical specialities with direct care of patients.
• Knowledge of drug administration per Trust policy and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with guidelines.
• Act as patient advocate in all matters related to care.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monitoring of standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Participate in direct care needs of patients, providing expert knowledge of all clinical specialities and acting as a role model.
• Participate in audit and monitoring accurate documentation in accordance with Trust policy, NMC and HPC guidelines.
• Be competent in facilitating an emergency service covering all specialties provided within the department, during elective and non elective periods.
• Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with Trust Policy, and NMC and HPC guidelines.
• Ensure that all procedures and techniques are carried out in accordance with local competencies and agreed policies and standards.
• Ensure rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times.
• Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his/her care, treatment and welfare.
• Checking on departmental cleanliness and where necessary assisting other members of the team in the preparation, clearing and cleaning of the operating suite and equipment before, during and after operating.

Additional Information

The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest asset – our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce has provided has been second to none and here at CDDFT we are extremely proud of them.

We care for our colleagues, and as a modern day employer in the NHS we realise that prospective employees can choose where they wish to work. That is why in our opinion, the health and wellbeing support we offer our staff is second to none. Our theatre team are friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development to enhance skills and professional competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, supports the staff members to identify and realise areas for career progression, both on an individual basis and also as a team approach to achieving their highest potential.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented. Full job descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.