We support staff to continue their professional development and are able to support our practitioners to develop further skills.

We provide in house training for our fantastic staff and all team members are given the opportunity to attend conferences and training off site with links with University of Surrey, Kingston and Brighton Universities which offer courses such as leadership, supported learning in Practice (mentorship), recovery courses, and many more.

Our brilliant team of friendly professionals create a fun and varied place to work. We are a train ride from London and as an employee you will benefit from 5% London weighting as well as many other staff benefits at local amenities.

Opportunities to do bank shifts are available with competitive rates. All staff members are entitled to a healthy work-life balance through our effective flexible working policies that are in place to ensure individual's needs are met. 

I'm sure you will have more questions, please contact us if you would like to discuss joining the Theatres Team.

For information about the current vacancies in the team please visit the Advertised Positions at the bottom of this page.

Team

Our theatre team is composed of practitioners experienced in a variety of surgical procedures, and are keen to pass on knowledge to junior staff and new members of the team. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

Roles

Anaesthetic Practitioners, this role consists of ODP'S and Anaesthetic nurses

OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONERS (ODP'S)

After completing BSc in Operating Department Practice and Registered with Health Care Professions Council [HCPC], they are multi-skilled to work in all areas of perioperative practice such as anaesthetics, surgical (Scrub) and recovery. The role of an ODP allows them to provide individualised and skilled care for patients at all stages of their operation from when they arrive in the operating theatre department, to discharge from the recovery room.

ODPs are increasingly becoming recognised as practitioners just like nurses that can diversify into other roles, such as Resuscitation Officers, theatre Matrons, theatre Service Managers, sales reps for medical equipment, research roles and in even A&E practitioners and ITU/Outreach.

Anaesthetic phase:
They will work directly with the anaesthetist in the delivery of anaesthesia and as part of the wider MDT, coordinating the theatre list, ensuring a safe and efficient perioperative journey for our patients. In addition to being a patient advocate, they also undertake a role which will involve many clinical skills, such as the preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs. This includes; anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices to safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia.

They also work closely with our anaesthetists in departments other than theatres such as A&E, Cath Lab and MRI providing acute and elective care.

Last but not least, ODP's are also part of the resuscitation team and they attend adult and paediatric priority and trauma calls in all areas of the hospital, providing airway assistance and are involved in safe transfer of patients between departments and between hospitals.

Surgical Phase:
They work as scrub and circulating nurses. They are responsible for preparing all the necessary instruments and equipment for the operations. They work directly with the surgeons maintaining the sterile field and are responsible for providing the correct surgical instruments and materials to the surgeon during the operation. Their role is to anticipate the requirements of the surgical team and respond effectively.

Recovery phase:
They closely support the patient on their arrival into the recovery unit autonomously by monitoring a patient's physiological parameters and provide appropriate treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery. They monitor post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, pain, wound dressings and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anaesthesia evaluate the care given during each phase They ensure safe discharge of patients back to a ward.

ANAESTHETIC NURSES

These are qualified nurses Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] who have undertaken a formal Anaesthetic Nursing course at level 6 or 7 to enable them to work with anaesthetist in the delivery of anaesthesia. Their role is similar to that of an ODP in the anaesthetic phase as seen above.

THEATRE PRACTITIONERS

Scrub practitioner:
They work as scrub and circulating nurses. They are responsible for preparing all the necessary instruments and equipment for the operations. They work directly with the surgeons maintaining the sterile field and are responsible for providing the correct surgical instruments and materials to the surgeon during the operation. Their role is to anticipate the requirements of the surgical team and respond effectively.

Circulating practitioner:
Circulating nurses are responsible for patient care and work outside of the sterile field ensuring the operating room is safe for patient, ensures scrub team has everything they need by assisting with laying up, obtaining supplies and conducting safety counts. They coordinate care and ensure that the operating list runs smooth.

Assistant theatre Practitioners (ATP):
The role of the ATP is important to the smooth running of day to day function of the operating theatres. You will assist the surgical team in fulfilling their duties and help to ensure the smooth movement of patients through their perioperative journey. You will be assisting the surgical team with patient care and complete some circulating roles apart from coordinating and leading the list.

Nursing Associates:
This is a new role within the operating theatre setting. They contribute to most aspects of patient care, including scrubbing and circulating. The appropriate cases and duties for which the Nurse Associate may scrub /perform are highlighted in their contract.

Only Registered Nurses / ODPs will take the lead on managing and coordinating lists.  

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