Theatre Practitioner – Thoracic & Breast Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development programme

Supervision and support from qualified

Job summary

The Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner will join the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The role centres on perioperative care for elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgery, including anaesthetic and scrub duties.

A structured development programme supports newly qualified staff. Communication, organisation and teamwork are essential as you work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Band 5 Staff Nurse or ODP post in perioperative care.
• Experience or development in thoracic and breast theatre settings is beneficial.
• Structured development programme and supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative patient care.
• Assist in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required.
• Support complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to theatre policies and infection prevention practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement.
• Provide skilled clinical practice with limited supervision, in line with professional codes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Job description

The Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner will join the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The role centres on perioperative care for elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgery, including anaesthetic and scrub duties.

A structured development programme supports newly qualified staff. Communication, organisation and teamwork are essential as you work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality