Theatre Practitioner
Job Title Theatre Practitioner
Location Kent
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Theatres/ACU
Rates £28,730 - £31,534 per annum

Description

We are looking for Theatre Practitioner in Kent area.

The post holder will:

  • Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients in the perioperative phase
  • Accurately enter patient information on IT systems
  • Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
  • Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs
  • Assist in endoscopy when required

Key Result Areas:

  • Deliver safe quality care for patients during their peri- operative phase of care
  • Act as the patient’s advocate, maintaining their dignity at all times
  • Carry out duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence-based practice
  • Ensuring that data is correctly recorded in accordance with the current Hospital policy and procedure
  • Promote a patient-focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals
  • Support the theatre lead (under the direction of the Theatre manager) in the running of theatre lists daily
  • Contribute to budgetary management by exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment and consumables
  • Undertake all activities in a professional and proficient manner, including mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre-wound closure

Skills and Experience

  • First level Registered Nurse/HCPC registered ODP
  • Post registration education/experience in a relevant specialty is desirable defined in Scrub, anesthetic, or recovery
  • Ability to organise, plan and problem-solve on a case-by-case basis
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
  • Strong patient-centred approach
  • Basic computer skills e.g., MS Outlook and web- based reporting systems
  • Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
  • Ability to communicate with people of all ages and from different backgrounds

For more information, please get in touch with Chris on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permhire.co.uk