Theatre Practitioner RN / RODP

You will be accountable as a clinical member to ensure you perform your role in a safe, competent manner within your designated area such as; anaesthetic support/scrub/recovery and provide specialist care to meet the needs of the pre/peri/post-operative patient.

You will be responsible for maintaining effective communication throughout the areas of theatre services and between the medical, nursing, administrative and management staff to provide the best care to patientsYou will be responsible for ensuring that patients and relatives are involved within their care to ensure that all their needs are met.

You will participate in ensuring that there is an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high-quality standards are maintained and developed.

You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, collation and monitoring of patient information within our records management systems including Meditech, and ensure appropriate feedback of information is given along with the initiation of any necessary remedial actionYou will be accountable for your contribution to audit and research within your area.

You will be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and guiding documentsBe accountable for maintaining your active registration on the NMC/HCPC register.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.

When instructed you will support senior management in the organisation and smooth running of the Unit, always ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics are met throughout the department and that you create an environment which allows your team to maximise their ability.

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E,
outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery