Theatre Practitioner

To provide safe and effective clinical care, working closely with all disciplines, to ensure the promotion of high standards for patients during all aspects of the preoperative, peri-operative and postoperative pathway. Following appropriate training across a variety of specialities patients will be appropriately monitored and cared for prior to and throughout their surgery ensuring patients are fit and discharged from the unit appropriately.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and will be expected to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff.

To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team practising and maintaining a high standard of clinical care and participating in all activities of the department to enhance the patients experience and ensuring  safety for patients, visitors and staff in the operating theatre suite.

• RN Level 1/ RODP
• Minimum 2 years experience within an acute environment
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Desire for self development and willing to learn new skills with the appropriate training and under supervision
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload when under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate