Specialist Assistant Theatre Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £27,485.00 i £30,162.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Harrogate, HG2 7SX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9421-26-0023 |
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The ATP will support the delivery of high quality, evidence based care across the pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative phases of the Patients perioperative journey. This will include: Organisational Relationships To develop and maintain the skills required to assist with: To support the surgical team in the performance of surgical procedures ensuring that safe high quality care is delivered. To always work to agreed policies and procedures as identified for the assistant practitioner role. To maintain the patients dignity and self-respect at all times whilst providing a high standard of care. To be aware of the Health and Safety requirements of staff and patients, and assist in maintaining a safe environment. Clinical Objectives To develop and maintain the skills required to assist with: Meeting the needs surgical patients whilst always working under the direct supervision of qualified nursing staff. Following instructions from medical and registered staff whilst assisting the performance of surgical procedures. This to include following the guidelines for correct site surgery, the WHO check list, Swab and Instrument Count Policy, the Theatre infection Control Policy and all other policies and guidelines that pertain to safe theatre practice. Supporting the patient undergoing General, Regional or Local anaesthesia in the anaesthetic room. Assisting in the planning of care for patients wounds and pressure areas. Assisting in the maintenance and ordering of stock and equipment to ensure safe practice and functioning of the operating theatre. Working within the scope of practice defined for ATPs. Acting as the patients advocate. Communicating effectively with all members of the operating theatre team. To provide skilled assistance to the registered practitioner to monitor the patients physiological and psychological parameters while recovering from the effects of anaesthesia and surgery. Become a qualified laser operator. Contacting the relevant companies when equipment is broken or damaged to arrange repair/ replacements. Providing assistance and training to newly registered practitioners through back scrubbing. - Act as second scrub in day surgery when required. Unit Management Objectives To develop and maintain the skills to assist in: The cost effective use of resources. Be responsible/accountable for the ordering of stock and maintaining stock levels for a specific speciality. Be responsible for the ordering of prosthesis for a specific speciality Be responsible for specialist equipment for a specific speciality that is responsive to the needs of the operating lists. Be responsible for identifying training needs and liaising with the education team to support these needs. Attend departmental meetings as required. Become a qualified laser mentor/operator. Provide leadership in one or more specialities to ensure the smooth running of operating lists. Maintaining a safe working environment and working practice, ie Health and Safety, Accident Reporting, Fire Safety. Maintaining cleanliness of the operating theatre and equipment. Managing sharps and clinical waste in line with operating theatre and Trust guidelines. Communication To develop and maintain skills to assist in: Assisting with the recording of accurate information via the theatre information system (Bluespier) Answering the phone, taking and passing on messages. Providing accurate written and verbal records of pre, intra and post-operative care. Personnel To assist and maintain skills in: Ensuring confidentiality at all times- on and off duty. Following regulations regarding Health and Safety practice Ensuring mandatory training is updated in line with Trust policy. Participate in an annual appraisal. The post holder will take responsibility and ownership of their personal development and maintain an up-to-date log book.