Theatre Practitioner

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Theatre Practitioner to join our team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our operating theatre team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient-focused care and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-focused care in a fast-paced operating theatre environment
• Assist in emergency situations and initiate emergency procedures in line with trust policies
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients, both inside and outside of the operating theatres
• Coordinate and carry out perioperative care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Work as part of the theatre team to provide high-quality care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures
• Support and teach other members of the operating team
• Lead a team in an operating theatre, utilising excellent communication skills to ensure efficiency while ensuring safe and effective care
• Maximise the use of resources within your sphere of responsibility

About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of benefits to our employees, including flexible working, a fantastic pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where our staff can thrive and deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Person Specification

Essential

• RGN/ODP qualification

Desirable

• Post-reg anaesthetic qualification (if RGN)
• Teaching/mentorship qualification
• Theatre qualification
• Previous theatre experience
• Knowledge of relevant surgical procedures
• Experience of working within the speciality
• Experience of caring for critically ill patients