Senior Theatre Practitioner

Haringey GP Federation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner. You'll coordinate theatre operations and mentor junior staff while leading multidisciplinary teams effectively. The role demands significant clinical theatre experience and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates should be dual trained in at least two areas such as Anaesthetics and Scrub, with necessary qualifications and strong leadership skills. This position offers the chance to contribute to excellent surgical outcomes and support an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Dual trained in at least 2 areas: Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery.
• Competence in IV cannulation is required.
• Experience at Band 5 in clinical theatre.

Responsibilities

• Assist in theatre coordination, ensuring safe peri-operative practice.
• Support and help develop junior staff skills and confidence.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical theatre experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Education

HCPC/NMC registration

C&G 752 / NVQ Level 3 or Degree in Operating Department Practice

Evidence of study at Degree level

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 24 December 2025

Eligible for visa sponsorship: This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role‑specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

• Assist Team Leader with theatre coordination, ensuring safe, efficient peri‑operative practice.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating Trust values and professional behaviours.
• Promote a supportive culture, enabling junior staff to develop competence and confidence.
• Notify leadership of changes affecting safe practice; maintain accountability and work within scope.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure, including emergencies, ensuring clear roles and decisions.
• Maintain clinical competence through CPD, reflective practice, and mentorship.
• Manage unpredictable workloads, respond to traumatic events, and model resilience.
• Ensure accurate documentation, safe use of information systems, and completion of care pathways.
• Support junior staff development, supervising skills and promoting reflective learning.
• Maintain specialist equipment knowledge, ensuring safe use and training compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and departments; contribute to safety briefings.
• Apply clinical judgement, problem‑solving, and teamwork to deliver high‑quality patient care.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

• Act as an effective role model to colleagues
• Provide support to nursing and non‑nursing managerial staff
• Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and participate in effective team building
• Facilitate staff development and professional education
• To act as part of mentorship team and perform assessment and guidance for all both pre and post‑registration nursing staff
• Demonstrate an awareness of changing trends in Health Care Workers training and the particular training needs of the peri‑operative department
• Assist the Education Team and Team Leaders to devise and implement training programmes for learners, qualified staff (pre and post registered) and those undertaking in‑service training
• Teach and assess learners in the clinical area
• Take responsibility for inducting new staff to the area
• Participate in the implementation of Trust and Directorate policies
• Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e‑rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in line with the trust Data Protection Act (2018) & GDPR
• Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients and equal opportunities are practiced
• Demonstrate understanding and apply the principles of confidentiality and professional accountability
• Participates in the setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care for patients
• Using the specialist peri‑operative care pathway the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility
• To provide specialist, technical and clinical information to patients and relevant colleagues in the peri‑operative setting
• Demonstrate a high standard of skills in one or more of the following areas; anaesthetic, recovery, scrub and circulating skills

Application and interview

• HCPC/NMC registration
• Evidence of leadership/management skills
• Extensive clinical theatre experience at Band 5
• Dual trained in at least 2 areas, Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery
• C&G 752 / NVQ Level 3 or Diploma or Degree in Operating Department Practice
• Good understanding of ordering/procurement.
• Basic Life Support/ Rhythm Recognition and defibrillation
• Competence in IV cannulation
• Evidence of study at Degree level

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.