Description
We are seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join our team at The Beardwood Hospital, located in Blackburn. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
As a Theatre Practitioner in the Anaesthetics/Recovery department, you will assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety. You will also support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning, as well as provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the surgical team and Anaesthetist as required
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements
- Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists
- Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery
- Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles
- Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities