Theatre Nurse

As a 360-Degree Theatre Nurse, you will play an integral role in our surgical team, managing patient care from the preoperative stage through to postoperative recovery. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth, safe, and effective surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preoperative Care: Conduct thorough assessments, confirm documentation and consent, and prepare all required equipment and materials.
• Intraoperative Support: Set up and maintain a sterile field; assist the surgical team with instruments; manage instrument and material counts; and monitor patient status.
• Postoperative Care: Act as the patient’s advocate in the post-operative recovery phase. Working without direct medical supervision to monitor the patient’s postoperative condition. Respond immediately to any changes in condition, provide treatment and escalate as necessary. Provide support in Stage 1 recovery (immediate post-operative) and Stage 2 recovery, Admission/Discharge as required.
• Communication and Coordination: Act as a key communicator between the surgical team, patient, and family, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least two years theatre experience
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC and HCPC registration.
• Proven experience in perioperative nursing, including scrubbing, circulating, and recovery.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £39,000 - £40,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment with access to training.
• Comprehensive benefits package, pension, and paid time off.
• Work events.

Schedule: 10 hour shift, 40 hour contract. There are no night shifts.

Work Location: Baker Street, London.

Equal Opportunities Statement: We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect. We will take every possible step to ensure that no person working with CFS, seeking employment with us, or any patients or guests using our premises or services will receive less favourable treatment (direct discrimination) or will be disadvantaged by requirements or conditions that cannot be shown to be justifiable (indirect discrimination) on the grounds of their: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and maternity, Race, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual Orientation.

We recognise that the provision of equal opportunities in the workplace is not only good management practice; it also makes sound business sense. Affording staff full dignity at work promotes good employee relations and satisfaction, and results in a motivated, productive and creative workforce which leads to service improvements.

To be considered for this role: If you’re ready to bring your expertise and dedication to a role that encompasses all aspects of theatre nursing, apply today to join our committed team at Centre For Surgery.