Theatre & Sedation Practitioner (Nurse / ODP / Paramedic)

CARE Fertility; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Fertility Manchester is looking for a Theatre & Sedation Practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team. The role supports safe theatre and procedural services in a specialist fertility environment, with training provided and opportunity to develop specialist knowledge.

The post welcomes clinically skilled nurses, ODPs and HCPC registered Paramedics who are committed to patient safety and high standards of care, with potential progression in sedation competency.

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration is required.
• Sedation qualification or competency is desirable.
• Ongoing professional development and reflective practice are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support safe theatre and procedural services in a fertility setting.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care throughout the treatment journey.
• Undertake patient assessment, monitoring and clinical observation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration (RN) or HCPC registration

Sedation qualification or competency

Ongoing professional development

Job description

Theatre & Sedation Practitioner (Nurse / ODP / Paramedic)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare professional to join Care Fertility Manchester as a Theatre & Sedation Practitioner.

We are seeking compassionate, skilled and patient-focused practitioners to support theatre and sedation services within a specialist fertility environment. Previous fertility experience is not essential, as full training and support will be provided. We welcome applications from clinicians with transferable skills who are committed to patient safety and delivering exceptional care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in fertility services, theatre practice and procedural sedation within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre & Sedation Practitioner, you will:

• Support safe and effective theatre and procedural services.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care throughout the treatment journey.
• Undertake patient assessment, monitoring and clinical observation.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in fertility-specific training and competency programmes.
• Develop specialist knowledge and skills within fertility care.
• Progress towards participation in a practitioner-led sedation model, subject to training, competency assessment and governance requirements.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, care and clinical documentation.

About us

Were Care Fertility, were the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK.

We draw on the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses and support teams who all work together to ensure our patients get the very best fertility treatment.

At Care we care, for our patients and for our people. We believe in helping you to reach your full potential.

In a company where hard work and great results are recognised, you can look forward to a supportive culture of collaboration where we value each other.

If you join Care, you can look forward to a challenging and rewarding role, with great results bringing great opportunity for recognition.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Theatre & Sedation Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at Care Fertility Manchester. This exciting role is open to Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and HCPC Registered Paramedics who are looking to develop their career within a specialist fertility setting.

Working within our theatre and procedural environments, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, undertaking patient assessment, monitoring and procedural support throughout the treatment journey. You will work closely with clinicians and colleagues to ensure an outstanding patient experience while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and safety.

Previous fertility experience is not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist fertility knowledge and progress towards practitioner-led sedation competencies within a supportive and collaborative clinical team.

Experience

• Experience working within a relevant clinical environment such as:
• Theatres
• Recovery
• Experience of patient assessment and clinical monitoring.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
• Experience administering or assisting with procedural sedation.
• Theatre, anaesthetic or post-anaesthetic recovery experience.
• Experience supporting day-case procedures.
• Experience within fertility or women's health services.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.
• Willingness to develop specialist fertility knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of procedural sedation practices.
• Understanding of theatre and recovery processes.
• Experience of competency-based clinical training programmes.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (Registered Nurse) or HCPC registration (Operating Department Practitioner or Paramedic).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant sedation qualification or competency.
• Additional qualifications relevant to theatre, recovery or anaesthetic practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceCompetitive, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience