This is a 12-month post in the Theatre Directorate at New Cross Hospital, where Operating Department Practitioners and qualified nurses cover the site's elective and trauma and orthopaedic theatres. The work is peri-operative care for patients, along with nursing assessment and planning, and supervising and teaching junior staff and students. Students and newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply, and flexible working requests will be considered. Applicants need current UK registration and the right to work in the UK, as applications without both are not progressed.
What the job involves
- Provide high quality nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients' care needs
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred care, treating patients, families and carers with dignity and respect
- Provide care with minimal supervision and supervise, teach and assess unregistered, junior staff and students
- Take responsibility for groups of patients with minimal supervision from senior staff
- Administer prescribed medication and treatment promptly, in line with Trust policy and professional guidelines
- Practise within the NMC Standards of Practice and Behaviour and Trust policies
- Deliver and promote evidence-based care, using relevant research and audit to improve practice
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver care on time and build working relationships
- Keep accurate, legible care records and documentation to Trust and professional standards
- Report incidents, near misses and concerns promptly, and act to reduce future risk
- Communicate with patients and relatives so they can make informed choices and understand their care
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, following infection prevention, health and safety and governance procedures
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience or knowledge of operating theatre practice
- If newly registered, experience in a theatre setting as a student or in the first year of practice
Skills & knowledge
- Basic numerical and IT skills
- Compassionate, empathetic and respectful approach
- Willingness to learn new skills
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements, with requests from all applicants considered
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Theatre Practitioner in Wolverhampton employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
