Theatre Practitioner - Theatre & Anaesthetics

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the North Sector Operating Theatres team. You will deliver specialist perioperative care before, during and after surgery, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

As you develop, you will assist in preparing theatres and equipment, support procedures as anaesthetic and scrub practitioner, and contribute to patient safety and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration.
• Knowledge of perioperative practice and patient-centred care delivery.
• Understanding of codes of practice, governance and patient safety principles.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Willingness to undertake theatre-specific training including Anaesthetic and Scrub Practitioner courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist perioperative care to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Prepare operating theatres and equipment, and assist in procedures as anaesthetic and scrub practitioner.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative journey and ensure care delivery meets standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, person-centred care.
• Contribute to service improvement and mentor junior staff; support education and training activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Willingness to train

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP with current registration

Tools

Theatre information systems

Electronic patient records

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Theatre Practitioners to join our dynamic Operating Theatres team within the North Sector. You will play a key role in delivering high quality perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties, ensuring patient safety throughout every stage of their surgical journey. The post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to anaesthetic and scrub practitioner training courses, alongside a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme to support your transition into the role.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

This role is not eligible for Sponsorship if the post holder is contracted to under 26.25 hours per week.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent (2 x 36 Hours, 1 x 21.6 Hours, 1 x 18.24 Hours, 1 x 7.2 Hours)

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

24 Hour Rotational Shift Pattern

Key responsibilities:

As a Theatre Practitioner, you will provide specialist perioperative care to patients before, during and after surgery, working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Once fully trained and competent, you will assist in preparing operating theatres and specialised equipment, support surgical procedures as both an anaesthetic and scrub practitioner, and monitor patients throughout their perioperative journey. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring it is delivered in line with professional standards, policies and best practice guidelines. The role requires close collaboration with surgeons, anaesthetists and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. You will also contribute to service improvement, support and mentor junior staff, participate in education and training activities, and help maintain a safe clinical environment through adherence to infection prevention, health and safety, medicines management and governance requirements.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration.
• Knowledge of perioperative practice and patient-centred care delivery.
• Understanding of professional codes of practice, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Willingness to undertake theatre-specific training, including Anaesthetic and Scrub Practitioner courses.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient records and theatre information systems.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Tip:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Nicola Duke, Lead Nurse, 0141 201 3221, [e-mail]

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