Are you passionate aboutdelivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and establishedDay Surgery Department.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a TheatrePractitioner (Bank) to join our committed clinical team in the Day Surgery Unit.
The hospital comprises of a well-equippedtheatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minorinjury and illness unit and x-ray.You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering thebest in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
As we continue to expand the services weoffer, we are seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a zero hour contract basis.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receiptof satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right towork in the UK.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is amindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of itsstaff and may have flexible working options available
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Theatre Practitioner to join our skilled theatre team at Tetbury Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demands.
About You
The ideal candidate for this rolewill have
Excellent interpersonal skills
A passion for providing highquality care
Evidence of workingcollaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
A flexible approach to work, anda positive attitude
To find out more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospitalplease contact the HR Department email: HR@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on anongoing basis and therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider inthe heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service topatients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital ishighly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range ofspecialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus ofthe hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgeryand minor injury and illness unit. Inaddition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured orself-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in theGloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for thehigh quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and iscommitted to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources andtools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe serviceson behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people thatwork together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, andvalue the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to alwaysdeliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, wewould love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery.
Assist the surgical team during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant.
Monitor patients vital signs and condition throughout the perioperative period.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
Participate in audits, training, and continuous professional development.
Contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid HCPC registration.
Previous experience in a theatre or perioperative setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to theattached job description document.
Person Specification
Other
* Demonstrates attention to detail.
* Self motivated.
* Enthusiastic and assertive.
* Polite.
* Approachable.
Communication Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility
* Adaptable to change.
* Working as a team member to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.
Experience
* Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines.
* Able to provide assistance to all disciplines, including anaesthetist, surgeon prior to, during and following surgical procedures.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
* Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Knowledge of current practice, research and development within heatre areas.
* Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct.
* Experience of delivering change management initiatives.
* Audit skills.
Qualifications
* First level Registered Nurse / HCPC registered ODP.
* NMC Registered.
* Teaching and assessing qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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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