Theatre Practitioner with Anaesthetic Skills in Tetbury

Are you passionate about delivering high quality patient‑centred care in a well‑equipped and established Day Surgery Department? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner with Anaesthetic skills to join our committed clinical team in the Day Surgery Unit for 20 hours a week on a permanent contract. The hospital comprises a well‑equipped theatre and purpose‑built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and X‑ray. You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Theatre Practitioner with Anaesthetic Skills 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.

About You

• 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.
• Experience in orthopaedics, general surgery, or ophthalmology.
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems.
• Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines.
• Able to provide assistance to all disciplines, including anaesthetist and surgeon prior to, during and following surgical procedures.

Job responsibilities

• Provide flexible, as‑needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demands.
• Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery and 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.

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse / HCPC registered ODP.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.

Communication Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Other

• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated.
• Enthusiastic and assertive.
• Polite.
• Approachable.

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 multi‑disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of current practice, research and development within theatre areas.
• Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct.
• Experience of delivering change management initiatives.
• Audit skills.

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.