Theatre Practitioner
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9WT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0123-26-0043 |
Summary
Following your training as a theatre practitioner you will: Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, families, and friends. Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care. Provide scrub support within the theatre, ensuring AfPP good practice guidelines are followed. Prepare clinical areas for daily activities. Manage the admission and discharge of patients on theatre days. Participate in departmental audits. Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality care. Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Thrive in a team-oriented environment. To be successful in this role you will need: To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC. Ideally previous experience in a clinical or theatre setting, specifically with high-volume procedures. A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Ideally prior exposure to patient discharge processes, ensuring effective care transition. A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives. The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment. Experience in infection prevention and control protocols. Knowledge of relevant clinical governance frameworks and CQC standards. Why work for us? 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Annual Company Bonus scheme MediCash Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme