Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£20.91 - £33.46
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol and Weston, BS2 8HW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert Be competent in all aspects of the theatre practitioner role within the scope of either anaesthetics, scrub or recovery Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures Participate in all safety procedures including safety briefings and WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, swab needle and instrument counts, management of clinical specimens etc. To contribute to effective patient flow by actively progressing patient treatment and safe and timely discharge or transfer To communicate effectively (and maintain confidentiality) with patient carers and the multidisciplinary team. To give written and verbal advice and information to patients and carers. Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where an anaesthetic service is required. Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within the department including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members. Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements. Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment Ensure that the department is clean at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored. Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions. Support Theatre Managers in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department

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