Senior Theatre Practitioner
Core
Senior clinical support and coordination in orthopaedic surgery theatres, assisting surgical teams and managing theatre operations.
Role type
Senior Theatre Practitioner (Orthopaedic)
Builds
Safe, efficient orthopaedic surgical procedures and theatre operations
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specialist instrumentation handling, surgical assistance, theatre coordination, team supervision, clinical risk identification, perioperative knowledge
Preferred skills
SFA qualification, Major Orthopaedic experience, UK-based experience, complex case management
Technologies
Power tools, implants, navigation systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment; Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams; Coordinate surgical lists and ensure resources are in place; Supervise junior theatre practitioners and healthcare assistants; Identify and escalate clinical or operational risks; Liaise with consultants and ward teams for continuity of care
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities
