Theatre Practitioner; Bank; Day Surgery

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Day Surgery Unit as a Bank Theatre Practitioner. Tetbury Hospital is rated good by the Care Quality Commission and comprises of a well-equipped theatre and purpose-built procedure room, outpatient department, minor injuries and illness unit and X-ray department. You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the very best in care.

Always striving to deliver clinical excellence and outstanding patient care.

• Prepare the operating theatre and equipment before surgery.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures as scrub, circulator, recovery or anaesthetic assistant.
• Monitor patients vital signs and condition throughout the perioperative period.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
• Participate in audits, training, and continuous professional development
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence.

Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.

The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.

The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or self-pay patients.

Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.

Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools they need to deliver high-quality services.

Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.

We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.

As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always deliver exceptional patient care.

If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Theatre Practitioner to join our skilled theatre team at Tetbury Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care. Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demands.

• Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines
• Able to provide assistance to all disciplines, including anaesthetist,surgeon prior to, during and following surgical procedures
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team
• Knowledge of current practice, research and development within theatre areas
• Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct

• Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using Adaptable to change
• Working as a team member to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• First level Registered Nurse /
• HCPC registered ODP

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).