Senior Theatre Practitioner - Day Case
Circle Cheshire Clinic • 37.5 Hours, Permanent • Salary: Up to £44,000 per year
Responsibilities
* Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment for ophthalmic, plastics, pain management and minor general surgery procedures, following manufacturers’ guidance and clinical protocols.
* Provide skilled scrub support to consultants, anticipating needs and maintaining high standards of aseptic practice throughout day case procedures.
* Take a senior role in preparing theaters, coordinating high‑turnover surgical lists and ensuring all equipment, staff and resources are in place.
* Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.
* Oversee the safe admission and discharge of patients, ensuring documentation, consent, observations and discharge criteria are completed accurately.
* Coordinate patient movement through the clinic, working closely with reception, pre‑assessment, theatre and recovery teams to maintain efficient flow.
* Supervise junior theatre practitioners and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.
* Identify and escalte clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
* Liaise closely with consultants, recovery staff and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
* Significant experience in the perioperative setting, ideally within day case surgery or one of the key specialties (ophthalmics, plastics, pain or minor general surgery).
* Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures suitable for local anaesthetic and minimally invasive pathways.
* Excellent leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control and safety practices in theatre.
* Previous experience in a senior or team‑lead role within theatres or day surgery.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry leading training and development opportunities.
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