Senior Theatre Practitioneer | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP |
| Company: | Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7560615/225-DIV1-7560615 |
Summary
Job Summary
Senior Theatre Practitioner/Team Leader Ophthalmic Theatres
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs, the development of plans of care, implementation and evaluation of programs of care without supervision. Participate in the teaching and supervision of nursing, ODP and non-nursing staff.
The post-holder will be innovative in maintaining an environment that is conductive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care and the establishment of good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.
To be responsible and accountable for the management of a group of patients and without supervision lead a team of Theatre Practitioners. The post-holder will be designated to take charge of a theatre or appropriate area of responsibility in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs, the development of plans of care, implementation and evaluation of programs of care without supervision. Participate in the teaching and supervision of nursing, ODP and non-nursing staff.
The post-holder will be innovative in maintaining an environment that is conductive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care and the establishment of good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.
To be responsible and accountable for the management of a group of patients and without supervision lead a team of Theatre Practitioners. The post-holder will be designated to take charge of a theatre or appropriate area of responsibility in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
PROFESSIONAL
To practice at all times within the appropriate Code of Professional Conduct.
To ensure at all times care provided to patients is delivered in a professional, courteous and empathetic manner and respecting the different cultural background of colleagues, clients, visitors and patents.
To ensure good communication links and co-operation exist between staff in the area and other health professionals, other disciplines and departments thereby ensuring a seamless service for patients and their families.
To undertake / participate in nursing research appropriate to the specialty. To be a role model by practicing alongside the Theatre Team, acting action as a mentor/clinical supervisor to the team as required, to ensure a professional and patient centered approach.
To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to perioperative nursing and practice and management.
To help create and maintain a positive learning environment for all grades of staff, and to participate in the setting of learning objectives.
To participate in the development of new innovative patient care techniques.
MANAGERIAL
Co-ordinate the planning of nursing care to patients paying due attention to staffing levels, skill mix, competence, experience and training of the individual. Patient dependency activity management of a theatre area / client group to ensure all statutory standards and Trust procedures are implemented and maintained at all times thereby ensuring the safety of all aspects of the environment.
To contribute to the planning of duty rota’s and organise annual leave in such a way as to ensure continuity of care and safety for patients and staff. To liaise with other disciplines/departments and voluntary agencies, to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care.
To ensure that any incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences are dealt with in accordance with current policy. Ensure the equipment used or stored within the Unit is in good working order, liaising with appropriate agencies as necessary. Ensure adequate and economical levels of stock items are maintained.
To be aware of the need for economical use of resources and to assist with the efficient management within the clinical area.
To actively participate in appraisal in conjunction with Theatre Speciality Manager to ensure development and continuous updating in professional and managerial practices and to conduct appraisals. To assist in the identification of training needs for all staff and the provision of adequate training / development in line with those identified needs.
To undertake statutory annual training as required by the Trust, to ensure compliance of other members of the team as appropriate. To attend such courses / lectures / training as indicated by the needs of the service and within the limitations of the service and as required by the post.
To provide, effective leadership and motivation of junior and senior staff, developing and maintaining good working relationships with other disciplines, encouraging teamwork approach to patient care.
CLINICAL
To be proficient in specialist and care specific in the area. To be responsible for setting of the highest standards and quality of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the processes of audit.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and legible nursing and other theatre records / documentation. Following NMC/HCP standards for record keeping.
In the absence of the person with continuing responsibility to be responsible for the custody of drugs, checking controlled drugs and reporting all discrepancies as appropriate.
To take a lead role in the teaching and supervision of both pre and post registration students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
If the postholder is an experienced recovery practitioner he/she will be expected to extubate patients post anesthesia.
To act as first assistant to the Surgeon, if the practitioner holds a certificate of competence or a First Assistant Course.
To take leadership for a specific area of responsibility as discussed and agreed with the Head Nurse as appropriate.
This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025