Senior Theatre Practitioner

Overview

In this role, you will lead the scrub function for general and orthopaedic procedures within a well-equipped elective theatre. You will mentor junior colleagues and, when needed, deputise for the Lead Theatre Practitioner to organise surgical lists. You’ll work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. The position emphasizes leadership development in a high standards environment focused on quality perioperative practice. This is an opportunity to shape surgical lists, drive professional development, and contribute to patient-centred outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus birthday time off
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic procedures
• Lead and mentor junior team members, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when required
• Communicate effectively with Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging to ensure efficient patient care
• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms, including equipment and supplies for procedures
• Manage resources to minimise waste and ensure appropriate use
• Assess patient care requirements, implement care, and evaluate outcomes

Key requirements

• Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)
• Proficient in leading the management of surgical lists
• Experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite
• Experience supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
• Desirable: post-registration clinical experience in perioperative Scrub and Anaesthetics in a perioperative environment

• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic procedures
• Preparation of operating and anaesthetic rooms
• Equipment and supplies management for procedures

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