Job Summary Under the direction of the team leader, the theatre practitioner/ anaesthetic/recovery Nurse is accountable for organising and providing nursing care in the peri-operative setting. They will work to support the Anaesthetic team to develop and maintain excellence in peri-operative practice. The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient\'s needs. There would be an expectation that you would be flexible and able to work to work a variety of shifts days, nights and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the service.
Main duties Assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with the patient, multidisciplinary team and family/carer where appropriate.
Actively focus on health promotion with individual patients.
Effectively manage your workload delegated by a senior nurse by prioritising care appropriately.
Carry out a range of Anaesthetics, Recovery and obstetric clinical duties, providing a 24/7 service.
About Us Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the \'golden thread\' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D‐Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women\'s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our \'Balance\' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details Date posted: 13 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‐time
Reference number: 297-7701101
Job locations: Main Theatre- QEH Gateshead, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Responsibilities Experience in Anaesthetics and Recovery
1st level Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner
Basic Information Technology skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
High level of personal motivation towards patient care and continuous professional development
Flexibility
Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection
Qualifications Experience in Anaesthetics and Recovery
NMC/HCPC Registration
Experience in Theatre
NHS Experience
Professional Development Participate in a preceptorship programme and receive clinical supervision on a regular basis linked to individual needs.
Participate in clinical supervision.
With support from the Peri‐operative Manager(s) identify your own development needs.
Promotes evidence based practice and decision‐making.
Policy & Service Development Understand the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy and support colleagues to perform within this framework.
Keep accurate records in line with the NMC /HCPC Guidelines for records and record keeping.
Have an awareness of Health and Safety legislation. All employees have a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their activities. The post holder will be expected to comply with all health and safety rules and safe systems of work and to inform their line manager of any work situation or practice which may be considered a danger to health and safety.
Contribute to the quality standards and targets outlined in the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and local operational policy.
Keep up to date with developments in peri‐operative practice.
Contribute to new ideas and projects to develop practice.
Participate in induction programmes for new members of staff and students.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to improvement through benchmarking, audit and research.
Act as a learning resource within the team.
Finance & Physical Resources Utilise resources effectively using evidence lined practice.
Report the failure or mechanical problems of any items of equipment in line with the Medical Devices Policy.
In line with the department regular system for supplies, order stock and non stock items including medicines.
Information Resources Complete patient records in accordance with the NMC / HCPC Standards of Documentation.
Freedom to Act Maintain ones high professional standards and discuss opportunities to develop clinical practice with the line manager.
Control of Infection All Trust staff have a duty to provide a safe environment by considering adherence to infection prevention and control as an integral part of their roles and responsibilities. The individual roles and responsibilities for staff are outlined in the trusts control of infection policy. There should be specific discussion of control of infection within the KSF/Appraisal process and as a minimum all staff must demonstrate good hand hygiene and practice and support the Clean Your Hands Campaign.
Privacy & Dignity & Respect and equal of opportunity The Trust is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff ,patients and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief or employment status. Staff will be supported to challenge discriminatory behaviour.
Works collaboratively to maintain good working relationships with all members of the peri‐operative team.
Communications & Relations Ward Team
Senior Nurses
Doctors Relatives & Carers
Allied Health Professionals
Matrons
Service Managers
Clinical Directors
PPF
SSD
Procurement
Effort & Governmenth3> Departmental work will be varied and incorporates both physical mental effort e.g. Required to concentrate, occasionally required to concentrate for long periods of time. Responsible for moving equipment safely within moving and handling policies. Recognise situations that may be detrimental to health and well‐being of self and others and take appropriate action. Be aware of health and safety legislation relating to work environment. Responsible for safe practice when exposed to bodily fluids, hazardous substances and sharps. Responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained in a safe, functioning manner and reporting any malfunction.
Person Specification Evidence of good written and verbal communication
Basic IT skills
Disclosures 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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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