Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics
Core
Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in orthopaedic operating theatres, preparing patients and equipment, maintaining asepsis, and supporting surgical teams.
Role type
Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) / Theatre Practitioner
Builds
Orthopaedic surgical procedures and patient care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedics
Required skills
patient positioning, specimen handling, sterilisation and decontamination, emergency care, equipment checks, data collection, drug handling
Preferred skills
induction and orientation of new staff, team leadership in absence of advanced practitioner
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist in patient positioning and preparation; control cross-infection via sterilisation and asepsis; provide assistance in clinical/operative procedures; take charge of clinical area in absence of advanced practitioner; ensure accurate data collection; maintain safe custody of drugs
Seniority
Mid-level, requires 2+ years experience