Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
• Participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.
• Absorb and prepare a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Control cross-infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures, and asepsis.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
• Provide assistance in clinical/operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
• Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Coordinator.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information, and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
• Accurately collect data in relation to theatre activity.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• RN – 1ST level Registration
• Adult and/or Children Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
• ODP Level 3 NVQ
• ODA 752
• A minimum of 2 years hospital scrub experience is essential

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
• In-house training for all staff
• Company pension scheme
• Interest free travel loan
• Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m)
• Bicycle Loan Scheme
• Retailer discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Nursing & Theatres

Locations

King Edwards VII Hospital