Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedics

Overview

In this role you join the theatre team to provide skilled clinical and technical support in orthopaedic procedures. You will assist with patient preparation, maintain sterile environment, and help control infection while ensuring safety and smooth operations. You will support new staff induction, contribute to continuous development, and help deliver consultant-led private care. The position offers impact by safeguarding patient care, data accuracy, and teamwork across the theatre suite. This is a hands-on opportunity within a private hospital focused on high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient positioning and preparation as directed by the surgical team
• Label and dispatch specimens to the laboratory
• Maintain infection control and asepsis through dress, decontamination and sterilisation procedures
• Participate in induction programs for new staff
• Contribute to Personal Development Plans with the Team Leader
• Prepare patients for anaesthetic and surgical procedures
• Provide assistance in anaesthetic and surgical procedures
• Provide initial emergency care as required
• Take charge of the clinical area in absence of an advanced practitioner
• Ensure equipment is checked prior to use and report faults
• Work as a cohesive team to achieve objectives
• Adhere to supplies procedures and department ordering
• Ensure accurate data collection for theatre activity
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Handle and safeguard drugs according to hospital policy

Key requirements

• RN 1st level Registration
• Adult and/or Children
• Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
• ODP Level 3 NVQ
• A minimum of 2 years UK hospital scrub experience in Orthopaedics

• team collaboration
• patient safety
• communication
• clinical/operative assistance in anaesthetics and surgery
• sterilisation and asepsis
• equipment checking and fault reporting

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