Theatre Practitioner

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre and Anaesthetics team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will deliver high-quality perioperative care across various surgical specialties, supporting anaesthetic and scrub roles as training progresses.

The role offers a comprehensive induction, mentoring, and opportunities for theatre-specific training including anaesthetic and scrub practitioner courses. Visa sponsorship may be considered for eligible roles.

Formación

• Registered Nurse or ODP with current professional registration.
• Knowledge of perioperative practice and patient-centred care delivery.
• Understanding of professional codes of practice, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Willingness to undertake theatre-specific training, including Anaesthetic and Scrub Practitioner courses.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient records and theatre information systems.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist perioperative care to patients before, during and after surgery, working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in preparing operating theatres and specialised equipment, and support surgical procedures as both an anaesthetic and scrub practitioner.
• Monitor patients throughout their perioperative journey, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Contribute to service improvement, support and mentor junior staff, and participate in education and training activities.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment through adherence to infection prevention, health and safety, medicines management and governance requirements.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Educación

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current registration

Herramientas

Electronic patient records

Theatre information systems

Descripción del empleo

Theatre Practitioner - Theatre and Anaesthetics

Job reference: 263144
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 2 x 36 hours, 1 x 21.6 hours, 1 x 18.24 hours, 1 x 7.2 hours
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Department: Theatre and Anaesthetics
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Theatre Practitioners to join our dynamic Operating Theatres team within the North Sector. You will play a key role in delivering high quality perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties, ensuring patient safety throughout every stage of their surgical journey. The post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to anaesthetic and scrub practitioner training courses, alongside a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme to support your transition into the role.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
This role is not eligible for Sponsorship if the post holder is contracted to under 26.25 hours per week.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent (2 x 36 Hours, 1 x 21.6 Hours, 1 x 18.24 Hours, 1 x 7.2 Hours)
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
24 Hour Rotational Shift Pattern

• Provide specialist perioperative care to patients before, during and after surgery, working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Once fully trained and competent, assist in preparing operating theatres and specialised equipment, and support surgical procedures as both an anaesthetic and scrub practitioner.
• Monitor patients throughout their perioperative journey, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in line with professional standards, policies and best practice guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Contribute to service improvement, support and mentor junior staff, and participate in education and training activities.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment through adherence to infection prevention, health and safety, medicines management and governance requirements.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration.
• Knowledge of perioperative practice and patient-centred care delivery.
• Understanding of professional codes of practice, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Willingness to undertake theatre-specific training, including Anaesthetic and Scrub Practitioner courses.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient records and theatre information systems.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.