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Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Senior Theatre Practitioner for Orthopaedics/Trauma  to lead and support  RUH elective Orthopaedics/Trauma based at the Royal United Hospital Bath.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious theatre professional to develop their experience and skills in a Senior role, as the RUH undergoes significant changes to the way our Orthopaedic and Trauma services are delivered.

 This post will have the expectation to work closely with other Members of the senior team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and practice.   You will work as a skilled member of the Theatre team in leading, providing, and maintaining high standards of perioperative care.

You will have a higher knowledge of team leadership and management of human and financial resources and a personable nature.

You will be innovative within your approach, able to prioritise your own workload and that of others, and have excellent communication skills. You will also demonstrate a flexible working approach and coordinate with other colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.   A broad experience and knowledge of Human Resource processes would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead by example and display a leadership style that empowers staff and nurtures development at all levels.
2. Act independently and use own initiative and inspire others through action and setting a professional and positive example, challenging traditional practices and encourage innovative problem solving amongst staff.
3. To carry overall responsibility and accountability for their department or area.
4. To promote a patient-focussed approach to care in collaboration with carers and relevant healthcare professionals.
5. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness. Facilitate staff to fulfil CPD requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
6. To work with the Theatre Team, Lead Nurse / Practitioner and Practice Development Team in developing and implementing theatre clinical practice

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.