Tetbury Hospital

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established Day Surgery Department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join our committed clinical team in the Day Surgery Unit.

The hospital comprises of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

As we continue to expand the services we offer, we are seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a zero hour contract basis.

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Theatre Practitioner to join our skilled theatre team at Tetbury Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care.

Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demands.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have

Excellent interpersonal skills

A passion for providing high quality care

Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

A flexible approach to work, and a positive attitude

To find out more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact the HR Department email: HR@tetburyhospital.co.uk

Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.

About us

Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.

The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.

The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or self-pay patients.

Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.

Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools they need to deliver high-quality services.

Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.

We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.

As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always deliver exceptional patient care.

If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.36 to £21.42 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0560-25-0015

Job locations

Malmesbury Road

Tetbury

Gloucestershire

GL8 8XB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery.

Assist the surgical team during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant.

Monitor patients vital signs and condition throughout the perioperative period.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.

Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.

Participate in audits, training, and continuous professional development.

Contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence.

Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid HCPC registration.

Previous experience in a theatre or perioperative setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the attached job description document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery.

Assist the surgical team during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant.

Monitor patients vital signs and condition throughout the perioperative period.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.

Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.

Participate in audits, training, and continuous professional development.

Contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence.

Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid HCPC registration.

Previous experience in a theatre or perioperative setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the attached job description document.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Self motivated.
  • Enthusiastic and assertive.
  • Polite.
  • Approachable.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills verbal, written, presentation.

Flexibility

Essential

  • Adaptable to change.
  • Working as a team member to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.

Experience

Essential

  • Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines.
  • Able to provide assistance to all disciplines, including anaesthetist, surgeon prior to, during and following surgical procedures.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
  • Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of current practice, research and development within heatre areas.
  • Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering change management initiatives.
  • Audit skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse / HCPC registered ODP.
  • NMC Registered.

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing qualification.
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Self motivated.
  • Enthusiastic and assertive.
  • Polite.
  • Approachable.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills verbal, written, presentation.

Flexibility

Essential

  • Adaptable to change.
  • Working as a team member to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.

Experience

Essential

  • Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines.
  • Able to provide assistance to all disciplines, including anaesthetist, surgeon prior to, during and following surgical procedures.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
  • Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of current practice, research and development within heatre areas.
  • Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering change management initiatives.
  • Audit skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse / HCPC registered ODP.
  • NMC Registered.

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tetbury Hospital

Address

Malmesbury Road

Tetbury

Gloucestershire

GL8 8XB


Employer's website

https://www.tetburyhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tetbury Hospital

Address

Malmesbury Road

Tetbury

Gloucestershire

GL8 8XB


Employer's website

https://www.tetburyhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

HR@Tetburyhospital.co.uk

01666502336

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.36 to £21.42 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0560-25-0015

Job locations

Malmesbury Road

Tetbury

Gloucestershire

GL8 8XB


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