Theatre Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development programme

Supervision and support from qualified

Job summary

The Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner will join the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The role centres on perioperative care for elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgery, including anaesthetic and scrub duties.

A structured development programme supports newly qualified staff. Communication, organisation and teamwork are essential as you work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Band 5 Staff Nurse or ODP post in perioperative care.
• Experience or development in thoracic and breast theatre settings is beneficial.
• Structured development programme and supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative patient care.
• Assist in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required.
• Support complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to theatre policies and infection prevention practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement.
• Provide skilled clinical practice with limited supervision, in line with professional codes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Job description

A Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner post in the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The work centres on perioperative care for patients having elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgery, including anaesthetic and scrub duties. Suited to newly qualified staff or those developing specialist theatre skills, with a structured development programme. Communication, organisation and teamwork are central to fit.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of perioperative patient care
• Assist in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required
• Support complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to theatre policies, standards and infection prevention practice
• Take part in ongoing professional development and service improvement
• Co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practice without direct supervision, in line with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct
• Contribute to the development of nurses and ODPs, including supervising junior nurses, ODPs and support staff
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based clinical care for a group of patients
• Help manage and organise a theatre or unit
• Set and maintain high standards of nursing and ODP care
• Take part in the education, development and supervision of other staff

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced theatre environment
• Flexibility, teamwork and a proactive approach to learning
• Understanding of team working within the multidisciplinary team

Other

• Behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours
• Compassionate and inclusive leadership in care and interactions with others

What’s offered

• Structured development programme
• Opportunities for professional growth, education and career progression
• Supervision and support from experienced practitioners