Theatre Practitioner – Orpington Theatres

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting career as a Theatres Practitioner? Have you got a passion for Elective Orthopaedic Surgery?  If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and established team at Orpington Hospital, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a dedicated Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join our dynamic perioperative team at Orpington theatres. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality perioperative care, ensuring patient safety and efficiency in the operating theatre. This position is suitable for registered ODPs or Nurses who have a passion for theatre work and are committed to continuous professional development. If you are a motivated and compassionate professional seeking to advance your career in a fast-paced clinical environment, we encourage you to apply.

The King’s Elective Orthopaedic Unit in Orpington is part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and provides comprehensive healthcare services for a diverse community. The unit consists of four state-of-the-art operating theatres, orthopaedic wards, and an admission lounge. It has been refurbished to a high standard, has excellent facilities for patients and staff, and is a short hop by train into London with all its attractions.

Please note that experience working in theatres is essential.

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1. To work within both the nursing and multi disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge in department. 
2. To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating an assigned area of the department in the absence of more senior staff.
3. To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and student learners as required.
4. To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality peri-operative care.
5. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all time. 
6. You are required to have excellent communication skills and communicate effectively with the MDT, matrons, and floor coordinators, be a team player, be empathetic, and be able to remain calm and steady under pressure.

7. You will participate and be a role model in the Perioperative care of patients who is undergoing orthopaedic surgery.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.