Theatre Practitioner / ODP SCRUB - Ashford Theatres


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£33,677 - £40,996
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashford, TW15 3AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

Successful candidates need will: Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients within clinical areas in the operating department and surrounding areas. Act as a role model and create an environment that promotes excellence in Theatre Practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy. Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and lead in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care, providing specialist advice to junior staff in areas of practice. Be prepared to extend knowledge and skills by rotation to other specialties Participate in emergency cover for the department including out of hours shifts, on-call cover and rotation onto night duty for the Operating Department and other areas where applicable. Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice. Report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Clinical Manager and ensure that where possible remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents. Ensure incident forms are completed with statements where appropriate. Demonstrate a personal duty of care in keeping yourself and other staff up to date in the use of new equipment and procedures in the relevant areas of care. Actively participate in current research and clinical audit promoting changes in practice as required. Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal precautions.

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