Theatre Practitioner

Job summary Welcome to the Day Surgery Unit at Southlands Hospital; part of University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Are you a Theatre Nurse/ODP? Would you like to join our friendly, dynamic 14 bedded Day Surgery Unit complete with 2 Operating Theatres and a 5 bedded Recovery area? Do you have experience in the Theatre environment? Do you have experience within Orthopaedic Surgery? We currently look after patients in Day Surgery undergoing surgery for a variety of Specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Chronic Pain, Maxillo-Facial and Dental Surgery. Main duties of the job Team Working and Communication to support the daily running of the Day Surgery Unit.Scrubbing for various surgical procedures in theatre setting.Delivering safe pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care of patients. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job description Job responsibilities 1) NMC/ODP Qualification2) Team Working and Communication to support the daily running of the Day Surgery Unit3) Scrubbing in theatre for various surgical procedures4) Assist anaesthetists with anaesthetic for patients having surgical procedures.5) Delivering safe pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care of patients.6) Supporting junior members of staff, learners and students. Create an environment conducive to learning.7) Preparing the theatre environment for daily operating lists including sets, medication, moving and handling equipment etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC/HCPC qualification Desirable Experience in Surgery Experience Essential Theatres Desirable Orthopaedics Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).