Theatre Practitioner - Day Case Theatre & Recovery

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner for Day Surgery Theatre on a permanent, part-time basis (15 hours per week). You will provide high-quality scrub support across surgical specialties, prep theatres, manage instruments, and maintain aseptic technique to ensure efficient theatre lists and excellent patient outcomes.

This role offers a supportive peri-operative environment with a focus on safe, compassionate care and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Theatre Scrub Practitioner role within Day Surgery Theatre.
• Aseptic technique and sterile equipment handling.
• Support list flow and coordination during theatre sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Organise day-to-day activities in the designated area as directed.
• Take charge of theatre sessions as required.
• Liaise with medical staff and other departments for smooth service.
• Inform staff of changes to procedures or lists.
• Supervise learners and junior staff, guiding competency development.
• Provide clear information to patients and ensure documentation is complete.
• Check, administer and control drugs in line with policy and legal requirements.

Skills

Theatre scrub

Aseptic technique

Instruments management

Theatre list coordination

Drug administration

Job description

Theatre, Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Pre-op & Pain Day Case Theatre & Recovery Dept Band 5 - Permanent (15 hours) Are you a skilled and motivated Theatre Scrub Practitioner looking to join our dynamic and patient-focused peri-operative team within Theatre, working in Day Surgery Theatre, where you will provide high-quality scrub support across a range of surgical specialities, prepare theatres, manage instruments and equipment, maintain aseptic technique, support smooth theatre list flow, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes within a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to outstanding care?, Some duties include:

• Deliver a high standard of patient care, ensuring all procedures and treatmentscomply withTrust policies and clinical guidelines.
• Organise day-to-day activities within the designated area as directed by the Specialty Manager/Team Leader,appropriate tocompetence and skill level.
• Take charge of theatre sessions asrequired.
• Liaise effectively with medical staff, senior nursingstaffand other departments to support the smooth running of services.
• Ensure staff are informed of any changes to procedures, lists or working practices.
• Supervise and support learners and junior staff, providing guidanceappropriate totheir competency level.
• Provide clear andtimelyinformation to patients, relatives, ward staff and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately.
• Check, administer and control drugsin accordance withTrust policy and legal requirements.
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.

We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work.

We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

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Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team.

These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.