Theatre Practitioner - Recovery / Anaesthetics (Bank)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Gym membership

Ad-hoc hours

Training opportunities

Job summary

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) to join a multidisciplinary perioperative team. The role involves scrubbing and supporting surgical cases in recovery and/or anaesthetics, with potential Surgical First Assist training and ad-hoc, part-time shifts including weekends.

You will need NMC or HCPC registration and post-registration scrub experience in theatres, with a focus on patient care, safety and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Post-registration scrub experience in theatres is required.
• Registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC) is required.
• Experience in scrub roles within a theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work across a varied patient caseload in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Supervise, support and develop junior team members.
• Deliver clinically effective, evidence-based care and positive patient experiences.
• Utilise state-of-the-art theatre technology and facilities.
• Pursue ongoing development, including potential Surgical First Assist training.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Team player

Patient care

Job description

A bank Theatre Practitioner (ODP) post in Recovery and/or Anaesthetics at Nuffield Health's Cheltenham Hospital, part of the Nuffield Health charity. The work centres on perioperative care within a multidisciplinary theatre team, covering a varied patient caseload while supervising and developing junior staff. Shifts are ad-hoc and part-time, with weekend work included, and the role may include Surgical First Assist training. Applicants need NMC or HCPC registration and post-registration scrub experience in theatres.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team
• Work in a multidisciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Deliver clinically effective, evidence-based care and patient experiences
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Pursue continuing growth and development, which can include Surgical First Assist training

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to that registration

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate governing body, including NMC or HCPC

Experience

• Post-registration experience in scrub roles within a theatre environment

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Focused, detail-oriented and empathetic approach
• Team player with a commitment to exceptional patient care

What's offered

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to the pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35 a month
• Flexible ad-hoc bank hours to suit the business and your availability
• Opportunities for personal development, including possible Surgical First Assist training