Theatre Practitioner

Job overview

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

• To provide clinical & managerial support to the Team Leader.

• To provide clinical leadership, support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.

• To provide specialist technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting.

• To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery.

• To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical & managerial support to the Team Leader.

• To provide clinical leadership, support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.

• To provide specialist technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting.

• To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery.

• To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide specialist, technical & clinical advice to patients & relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting
• Able to demonstrate relevant IT & keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection
• Ensure the safe control, custody & administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies & national legislation

• Assist the team leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
• Support & participate in patient first
• Assist the team leader to effectively manage & lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations.
• Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health & Safety at work act.

• Safeguard the health, safety & welfare of staff, patients, relatives & visitors.
• Utilise the specialist peri-operative care plan to ensure the development & application of research based practices.
• Assist the team leader in the organisation of the trials & purchase of specialist equipment for their area.
• Practice to meet the objectives of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.
• Is accountable for his/her practice & takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain & improve his/her knowledge & professional competence.
• Ensure that self & others practice in accordance with the NMC &/or HPC Code of Professional Conduct & other appropriate NMC &/or HPC, Trust & statutory guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding & apply the principles of confidentiality & professional accountability.
• Act as an effective role model to colleagues.
• Able to analyse, interpret & compare information to enable the practitioner to deal with complex & conflicting clinical situations.
• Develop own managerial & administrative role.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.