Theatre Practitioner/Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded hospital trust in Ashford is looking for a dedicated Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse to join their Theatre Department. This full-time role offers a chance to work across various specialities in a collaborative environment focused on patient care and professional development. As a practitioner, you'll ensure high standards of care are maintained and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and will be committed to delivering compassionate healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or relevant qualification in Theatre Practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a hospital setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality initiatives within nursing.
• Participate in planning effective and safe discharges.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical protocol development

Infection prevention and control

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse within the Theatre Department at William Harvey Hospital.

We have 12 theatres covering specialities from Trauma, General Surgery, Gynae, ENT, Max Fashion, Ophthalmology, Breast, Emergency and Obstetrics. You may be required to work between all of these theatres.

We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
• Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
• Assist in the development of clinical protocols, ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager.
• Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
• Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi‑agency professionals.
• Act as the patients’ advocate.
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely and safe discharges in Day Surgery Ward.
• Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.
• Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control for all staff, patients and visitors.
• Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Edward Curtin
Job title: Theatre Matron
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01233 616179

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care