Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

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We are currently accepting applications only from candidates who hold UK NMC or HCPC registration. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. As a dual-skilled Band 6 practitioner, you will provide scrub and anaesthetic support across a wide range of elective and emergency procedures while maintaining high standards of perioperative care. The role includes supporting the day-to-day coordination of theatre activity, responding to changing clinical priorities and contributing to out-of-hours and CEPOD activity within a busy acute environment. You will also support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff and learners. We are looking for motivated practitioners with strong perioperative experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work as a senior member of the perioperative team, providing clinical leadership and supporting the safe and effective delivery of theatre services. They will act as a role model within their clinical area, demonstrating high standards of professional practice and promoting a culture of patient safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. A key component of the role is the coordination and day-to-day running of the clinical area, ensuring theatre activity is delivered safely and efficiently. This includes supporting patient flow, responding to changes in operating lists, and ensuring appropriate equipment, staffing and resources are available to meet service demands, including complex laparoscopic and open abdominal surgical activity. The post holder will work closely with the Team Leader and wider leadership team, providing support in the management of the clinical area and deputising when required. They will contribute to maintaining safe staffing, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting the smooth running of the department. The role requires the ability to work within a busy and unpredictable environment, using clinical judgement to prioritise workload and respond to changing clinical needs. The post holder will liaise with surgical, anaesthetic and theatre teams to ensure timely and effective care delivery. The post holder will support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff and learners, providing guidance, feedback and support to maintain safe standards of practice and contribute to a positive learning environment. They will contribute to out-of-hours service provision, including supporting the coordination of emergency theatre activity and assisting with the prioritisation of CEPOD cases where required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across theatre specialties, supporting the wider department to maintain safe and effective service delivery. They will actively participate in clinical governance activities, including incident reporting, audit and quality improvement, and will support the implementation of learning into practice. The post holder is responsible for maintaining their own professional development and ensuring their practice remains current, evidence-based and aligned with local and national guidance. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.