Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Day Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke Gifford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Tetbury Hospital's Day Surgery Unit is seeking a bank theatre practitioner to provide as-needed perioperative cover. The role involves preparing theatres, assisting teams as scrub, circulating, recovery or anaesthetic assistant, and monitoring patients before, during and after procedures.

Applicants must hold First-level Registered Nurse registration or HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner, with evidence of teamwork and adaptability in a perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• First-level Registered Nurse registration is required.
• HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner is required.
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatre and equipment before surgery.
• Assist surgical teams as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and condition perioperatively.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and staff to deliver safe, patient-centred care.
• Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demand.
• Keep accurate records of care provided.
• Follow infection control and health and safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in audits, training and CPD.
• Contribute to teamwork, respect and clinical excellence.

Skills

Perioperative care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Workload planning

Infection control

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Education

First-level Registered Nurse

HCPC registration as Operating Department Practitioner

Tools

None

Job description

Tetbury Hospital's Day Surgery Unit is recruiting a bank theatre practitioner to provide as-needed cover. The work centres on perioperative care: preparing theatres, assisting surgical teams as scrub, circulating, recovery or anaesthetic assistant, and monitoring patients before, during and after procedures. Shifts follow theatre scheduling and service demand, and the hospital treats both NHS and private patients. Applicants need first-level nurse registration or HCPC registration as an operating department practitioner.

What the job involves

• Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery
• Assist surgical teams during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant
• Monitor patients' vital signs and condition throughout the perioperative period
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and other staff to deliver safe, patient-centred care
• Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demand
• Keep accurate and timely records of care provided
• Follow infection control and health and safety protocols
• Give emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families
• Take part in audits, training and continuing professional development
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect and clinical excellence

What’s required

Registration & licences

• First-level Registered Nurse registration
• HCPC registration as an operating department practitioner

Experience

• Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Good level of clinical skills in one or more perioperative disciplines
• Ability to assist all disciplines, including anaesthetists and surgeons, before, during and after surgery
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Knowledge of current practice, research and development in theatre areas
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable to change

Other

• Working within the latest Code of Professional Conduct
• Working as a team member to provide support and cover for annual leave and sickness