Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre practitioner position within the orthopaedic operating theatre team at Cromwell Hospital requires clinical and technical support during surgery, from preparing and positioning patients to assisting in procedures and initial emergency care.

The role also covers running the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, with a minimum of two years UK hospital scrub experience in orthopaedics essential. Registration as a nurse with relevant licence is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in health care studies.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ.
• ODA 752.
• Registered nurse, first level, adult and/or children.

Responsibilities

• Position and prepare patients as directed by the surgical team, and label and send specimens to the laboratory.
• Prepare patients for, and assist in, anaesthetic and surgical procedures.
• Provide initial emergency care as required.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, keeping patients, visitors and staff safe.
• Help control cross infection through dress policy, a clean working environment, decontamination, sterilisation and asepsis.
• Check all equipment before use and report faults to the Theatre Coordinator.
• Work as a full team member across all theatre areas, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• Follow procedures for supplies and order requirements as directed by the line manager.
• Collect accurate data on theatre activity.
• Take part in induction and orientation for new staff, and in personal development plans with the Team Leader.
• Keep confidential information private, releasing it only as the Data Protection Act allows.
• Safely hold and handle drugs in line with hospital policy.

Education

Diploma or degree in health care studies

ODP Level 3 NVQ

ODA 752

Job description

This theatre practitioner post sits in the orthopaedic operating theatre team at Cromwell Hospital, a consultant-led private hospital with four theatres. The work is clinical and technical support during surgery, from preparing and positioning patients to assisting in procedures and giving initial emergency care. The post also covers running the clinical area when no advanced practitioner is present, and applicants need at least two years of UK hospital scrub experience in orthopaedics.

What the job involves

• Position and prepare patients as directed by the surgical team, and label and send specimens to the laboratory
• Prepare patients for, and assist in, anaesthetic and surgical procedures
• Provide initial emergency care as required
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, keeping patients, visitors and staff safe
• Help control cross infection through dress policy, a clean working environment, decontamination, sterilisation and asepsis
• Check all equipment before use and report faults to the Theatre Coordinator
• Work as a full team member across all theatre areas, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Follow procedures for supplies and order requirements as directed by the line manager
• Collect accurate data on theatre activity
• Take part in induction and orientation for new staff, and in personal development plans with the Team Leader
• Keep confidential information private, releasing it only as the Data Protection Act allows
• Safely hold and handle drugs in line with hospital policy

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in health care studies
• ODP Level 3 NVQ
• ODA 752

Registration & licences

• Registered nurse, first level, adult and/or children

Experience

• At least 2 years UK hospital scrub experience in orthopaedics