Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5, Theatre Practitioners committed to delivering high quality care to join our elective orthopaedic service at Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) working in partnership with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BH) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) are opening a dedicated orthopaedic hub for the people of South Yorkshire, with health professionals undertaking hip and knee replacement inpatient procedures alongside foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and shoulder day case surgery.
The Montagu Elective Orthopaedic Centre (MEOC) facility will feature two state-of-the-art theatre units, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery suite, in addition to 12 inpatient beds.
You will be expected to work alongside and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to assessing, planning and implementing and evaluating care. You will work as a member of our theatre teams on circulating, scrub and/or anaesthetic duties and opportunities will be provided to gain experience and further training in both these areas as your registration supports. You will be committed to providing a high standard of patient care, demonstrating motivation, enthusiasm and consideration of financial importance.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Practitioner you will work alongside the Anaesthetist or Surgeon, to provide first class, patient centred anaesthetic or surgical care. You will at all times work in accordance with the 'Codes of Professional Conduct' (HCPC) (NMC) and ensure at all times your practices reach the required professional standard.
Provide the correct surgical instruments and materials to the surgeon and be responsible for all surgical instruments, equipment and swabs during the operation.
Act as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital anticipating the requirements of the surgical team and responding effectively to ensure that all required instrumentation and equipment are available at the appropriate time.
As a registered practitioner you will be a responsible and compassionate patient advocate and act in their best interest at all times.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in acute hospital environment
- Previous experience of training in Theatres
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of research based practice
- Demonstrate evidence of departmental management under supervision
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level registration HCPC or NMC with recognised post registration Anaesthetic course if NMC registered
- Experience in Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant mandatory study days
- Evidence of specialised qualifications, competencies in relation to theatre practice
- Mentorship competencies
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Willing to work across anaesthetics, scrub & circulate
- Willing to take part in transfer of patients and other anaesthetic duties elsewhere within the hospital
- Ability to work within NATN and CODP guidelines and standards
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in acute hospital environment
- Previous experience of training in Theatres
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of research based practice
- Demonstrate evidence of departmental management under supervision
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level registration HCPC or NMC with recognised post registration Anaesthetic course if NMC registered
- Experience in Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant mandatory study days
- Evidence of specialised qualifications, competencies in relation to theatre practice
- Mentorship competencies
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Willing to work across anaesthetics, scrub & circulate
- Willing to take part in transfer of patients and other anaesthetic duties elsewhere within the hospital
- Ability to work within NATN and CODP guidelines and standards
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
