Theatre Practitioner

1 month ago

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

Are you a theatre practitioner looking for a new role? Will only the best do for you and your patients? You were made for us. 

We are currently looking for driven, methodical and highly motivated registered practitioners to join our operating theatre departments.

Whether you are a registered nurse, Operating Department practitioner or a paediatric nurse looking for a change or to gain experience with more complex and specialist surgery and anaesthetic, we want to hear from you.

We are actively recruiting ODPs, or RN’s with an accredited anaesthetic practice qualification alongside those with previous experience in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. Other candidates will be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will bring a wide range of experience and specialist knowledge to this role, and be committed providing the highest standard of individualised, holistic patient centred care within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be ready to lead by example, show exemplary communications skills and manage the physical and mental demands of supporting our 11 theatres that cover a wide range of specialities.

Tunbridge Wells at Pembury Hospital is the trusts ‘Hot site’ and runs both an elective and emergency service. It comprises of 11 theatres covering a wide range of specialties: Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma), CEPOD, Gynaecology, Major Colorectal Surgery, Day case Upper GI, Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, ENT and Paediatric Orthopaedics & ENT. Further expansion of specialties is ongoing with Bariatric soon to be undertaken

Our patients deserve the best and the well-being of our staff is the key to our success. We will work with you to help you achieve your career goals, and will help you strike the right work-life balance, allowing us to meet the needs of our services as well as those of you and your family.

Working for our organisation

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. 

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. 

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at  Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN / RN (Adult or Child Or C&G 752/ ODP NVQ lvl 3 or higher equivalent

Desirable criteria

Relevant Specialist Course

Skills

Essential criteria

Specialist clinical skills Assesses patients & their care needs Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to use own initiative Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated. Communication of sensitive information which will need reassurance and empathic communication skills Organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance. To act as mentor for pre and post registration students & other leaner’s Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department Knowledge of current NHS Issues

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Job summary Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & Recovery Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £37, per annum depending on experience hours per week Main duties of the job Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team. Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Job summary Job DescriptionTheatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & Recovery Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £37, per annum depending on experience hours per week Main duties of the job As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will: Be part of our close-knit...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & Recovery Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £37,500.00 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously,...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    Job Summary:Spire Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis. As a Theatre Practitioner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our theatres, providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the delivery of high-quality surgical services.Key...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    Job Summary:Spire Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis. As a Theatre Practitioner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our theatres, providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the delivery of high-quality surgical services.Key...

  • Surgical Theatre Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Appoint Healthcare Full time £35,500 - £41,000

    Position: Surgical Theatre Practitioner Service: Private Healthcare FacilityCare Area: Surgical Theatre - Scrub Role Salary Range: £35,500 - £41,000 per annum (Band 6) - negotiable based on experienceWork Schedule: Full-time Contract Type: PermanentAn exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Surgical Theatre Practitioner to become part of a...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & RecoveryTunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full time | Includes weekend workUp to £37,500.00 per annum depending on experience37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we'll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & RecoveryTunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full time | Includes weekend workUp to £37,500.00 per annum depending on experience37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we'll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Job summary Theatre Practitioner (Bank) Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part Time | Includes weekend work Up to £ per hour depending on experience Main duties of the job As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will: Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team Work with leading consultants and like-minded...

  • Scrub Theatre Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    Theatre Practitioner | Scrub | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary | Full-Time, Permanent | Tunbridge Wells | Fully funded training programs and career progression opportunities | £3,000 Joining Bonus (subject to T&C's) Spire Tunbridge Wells are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Theatre Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis. This...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & Recovery SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Theatre Practitioner to join our Anaesthetic & Recovery team at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic & Recovery SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Theatre Practitioner to join our Anaesthetic & Recovery team at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner (Bank)Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part Time | Includes weekend workUp to £26.00 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. As the UK's largest Healthcare...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Theatre Practitioner (Bank)Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part Time | Includes weekend workUp to £26.00 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. As the UK's largest Healthcare...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our team at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our theatres.Key ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with our...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our team at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our theatres.Key ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with our...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    About Nuffield HealthNuffield Health is a leading healthcare charity that provides high-quality care and patient experiences. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968, with 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments, diagnostic imaging services, pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    About Nuffield HealthNuffield Health is a leading healthcare charity that provides high-quality care and patient experiences. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968, with 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments, diagnostic imaging services, pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care...

  • Theatre Clinical Coordinator

    3 months ago

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Clinical Co-ordinator to lead the Operating Theatres at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Tunbridge Wells Hospital consists of 10 theatres. Theatre Service provision encompasses inpatient and day case elective surgery for orthopaedics, gynaecology, General Surgery, ophthalmic, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    7 days ago

    Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our Anaesthetic & Recovery team at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital.As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our theatres.Key...