Theatre Practitioner
Core
Assist surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, managing patient monitoring and airway, and providing post-operative care.
Role type
Operating Department Practitioner / Registered Nurse (Theatre)
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical lists
Domain
Private healthcare / Surgical operations
Required skills
Infection control, manual handling, patient safety, equipment safety, airway management, vital signs monitoring, pain management, post-operative care
Preferred skills
Experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery areas
Responsibilities
Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring; set up operating theatres; check surgical and anaesthetic equipment; provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, clinical staff