Bank Associate Practitioner - Theatre
Band 4
Salary - £30,353 - £33,016
Due to increased Theatre & Minor Ops sessions we are looking to recruit Associate Theatre Practitioners to join our team.
ATP's will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure high standards of care to a defined patient group and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/ODP in Charge.
The successful candidate will be expected to function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff.
The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery, which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality.
Other duties will include acting as patients advocate throughout their journey in theatres providing safe, dignified and quality effective care.
Assisting with the continual assessment of the conscious/unconscious patient's care needs within the operating department. Carry out assigned duties to maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks
You will be required to provide support to a variety of healthcare team members within theatre. Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post.
Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable.
Informal enquiries to Deirdre Gallie, Staff Bank
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at
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