Theatre Practitioner

Job overview

University Hospital Bristol and Weston are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a flexible approach to be part of adult Theatres.

We are currently looking for new enthusiastic team members to work alongside our expanding  multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week, with Anaesthetic, recovery or  scrub skills.

We have a number of theatres across multiple sites in UHBW.

St. Michael’s Hospital currently has 5 theatres and an 8 bedded recovery area, with a range of specialties including Obstetrics, ENT, Upper G.I, Oral Surgery and Gynaecology. with robotic surgery starting on this site shortly it is an exciting time to join us.

Hey Groves Theatres (HGT) is based in Bristol Royal Infirmary sites with 10 theatres, 9 bedded recovery with a range of specialities including cardiac, thoracic, GI, Max - Fax, Trauma and emergency theatres. Robotic surgery is across 6 specialities within HGT.

The working pattern you would be expected to fulfil within your working hours up to 37.5 will include a range of shifts as well as nights and weekends

Ideally the applicant will have skills or knowledge in all areas of theatres including scrub, recovery and anaesthetics, but relevant training will be provided. Eagerness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach.

Newly Qualified Practitioners are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
• Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
• Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
• Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
• Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the  Trust standard
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients
• Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
• Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection
• Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.