Theatre Practitioner - Trauma / Orthopaedics

Job summary

We are looking for energetic, motivated Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners within Orthopaedics/Trauma. Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward-thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.

Previous experience in a perioperative or surgical nursing environment would be an advantage but full training and support will be given for those enthusiastic to join our team. You will be supported by a mentor and new starter team who will be able to offer support and assistance with further development.

Benefits and opportunities

A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses

Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements

Full or part time hours

A weekend waiting list initiative at Double time

Employees will have the ability to work across our sister site SULIS - a unique modern hospital with its own learning opportunities

Future opportunities to work within a team of highly skilled clinicians to develop and enhance your skills in the operating theatre using state of the art robotic surgery

A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patient Care Responsibilities

1.1 To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.

1.2 To co-ordinate the patients' transfer arrangements in accordance with Theatre protocols including the effective handover of care to other relevant staff.

1.3 To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.

1.4 To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

1.5 To maintain a safe peri-operative environment.

1.6 To complete patient documentation correctly.

1.8 To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.

1.9 To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.

1.10 To ensure patient confidentiality.

1.11 To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.

1.12 To take responsibility in the absence of the theatre team leader.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.