Theatre Practitioner (Operating Department Practitioner / RN)

The Emergency Theatres at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital provide a highly varied and dynamic care environment for patients requiring urgent and emergency interventions from a large range of surgical specialities including; General, Urology/Gynae, Vascular, Paediatrics, Plastics, Thoracics, Shared Airway, ENT, Maxillofacial, and Obstetrics. As a theatre practitioner you will be expected to undertake the relevant perioperative role assigned to you on a day-by-day basis.The successful candidates will be provided with a rotation across all relevant specialties within the department upon commencement of employment to ensure skill levels are adequate to perform independently within an NCEPOD emergency theatre environment during normal working hours, and out of hours periods. Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will include, but is not limited to: Working as a competent practitioner and contributing to the development of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the effective utilisation of resources. Undertaking a full range of theatre duties appropriate to the specialty, providing skilled assistance within both anaesthetic and surgical roles. Taking personal accountability for undertaking enhanced clinical skills relevant to the specialty area, in accordance with Trust policies. Assessing, monitoring, and evaluating the care needs of peri-operative patients, ensuring concerns are identified and escalated appropriately. Maintaining patient safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. Acting as the Daily Team Leader, supporting the coordination of theatre activities and workflow. Supervising qualified and unqualified staff and actively participating in Operating Department Practitioner training as a mentor and assessor. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication and teamwork across all disciplines and departments. Promoting a culture of trust, integrity, honesty, and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring all practice is carried out in line with established procedures, protocols, and the department's operational policies. Working PatternAs the department provides a 24-hour service, successful candidates will be required to work a fully flexible shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and evenings. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.