# Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

**Company**: King Edward VII's Hospital
**Location**: King Edward VII Hospital
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: From £44,000
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team

- Help control cross-infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilization procedures, and asepsis

- Participate in induction and orientation programs for new staff

- Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery

- Provide assistance in clinical/operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery

- Provide initial emergency care as required

- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner

- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Coordinator

- Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information, and supporting colleagues

Key Skills / Qualifications:

- RN – 1st level Registration Adult and/or Children

- Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies

- ODP Level 3 NVQ

- ODA 752

- A minimum of 2 years hospital scrub experience is essential

Benefits:

- Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

- An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available

- Various other benefits and online discounts

## Skills

### Required
- RN
- Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
- ODP Level 3 NVQ
- ODA 752

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