Theatre Practitioner
The closing date is 08 May 2026
Location: Cheshire and Mersey Surgical Centre, Victoria Infirmary
Job responsibilities
* Assess, plan and implement care according to patient needs, assisting in clinical/operative procedures and by providing pre, intra and postoperative care, preparing for and handing over patient care to others.
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met especially in relation to on going care needs and discharge arrangements.
* Involve patients, relatives/carers in providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
* Ensure that the clinical environment is correctly and safely prepared, that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that relevant materials and equipment needed for clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including the clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards.
* Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
* Participate in the surgical/anaesthetic on call rotas.Continually monitor standards, by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research, assisting the Senior Theatre Practitioner in the implementation of action plans.
* Participate in the active management of risk, by accurate recording and reporting and correct maintenance of records and documentation.
* Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical practice.
Person Specification
* Registered Practitioner
o NMC / HCPC Registration
o NHS Experience
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
o Ability to demonstrate good understanding of team working
o Ability to undertake clinical skills required in an acute environment
o Clear written and verbal communication skills
o Ophthalmology Experience
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.
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