Theatre Practitioner - Cardiothoracics

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust in Wolverhampton as a theatre practitioner. This role supports a dynamic, compassionate team dedicated to patient care in cardiothoracic surgeries. You'll have opportunities for training and professional development in various theatre environments, making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements considered

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge in Operating Theatre Practice required.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clinical staff in cardiothoracic theatre.
• Advocate for patient safety and care during procedures.
• Proficient in scrub, anaesthetics, and recovery areas.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Respectful

Excellent time keeping

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice or Nursing

HCPC/NMC registration

Evidence of other academic studies achieving good quality grades

Job description

Cardiothoracic theatres are looking for theatre practitioners from both a nursing and ODP background to join their expanding award winning team. Whether you're newly qualified or experienced you will be given the support and training to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the role. Often in challenging circumstances, you will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, perfusionists and other clinical staff to put what you have learnt into practice. You will be a valued member of the team, making a real difference to people's lives in their hour of need. If you are dedicated, honest and reliable and want to be part of a supportive working team then we are looking for you.

Main duties of the job

There are three distinctive areas of care in theatre, scrub, anaesthetics and recovery. We encourage you to become proficient in all areas and we will give you the chance to do so. If there's a particular area that suits your style of working then we'll support you to excel in it. All we ask is for is a dedicated team member, who has the same enthusiasm to learn that we have to teach. Patient care and safety is at the centre of what we do so you'll be the patients advocate throughout their journey in theatre. This role requires someone who is compassionate, empathetic and respectful and will be supported to gain confidence to speak up when needed.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice or Nursing
• HCPC/ NMC registration
• Evidence of other academic studies achieving good quality grades.

Experience/Skills

• Experience/knowledge of Operating Theatre Practice
• Compassionate, empathetic and respectful
• Excellent time keeping and punctuality
• Willingness to learn new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Theatre Manager for Cardiothoracic Theatre

£29,970 to £36,483 a year+ On call allowance