Perioperative Care Practitioner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We are seeking to appoint Perioperative Care Practitioners (Theatres)


We believe in developing our staff to their full potential and offer a number of tailored post-qualification opportunities, including the Anaesthetic Practitioner programme (RCN accredited and academic credit-bearing), Surgical First Assistant Programme, Practice Supervision, the ILS/PILS, ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills, among other pathways that can lead to post-graduate qualifications.

Our operating theatres are split into three units, covering trauma and orthopaedics, emergencies, transplant, vascular and general surgery, max fax, plastics, ENT and paediatrics.

In addition to this, there are two other complexes with:
day surgery, gynaecology and urology, neurosurgery, maternity surgery and ophthalmology.

If you share our vision of continuous growth, with a focus on patient safety and quality care, we would love to hear from you.


  • To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the Perioperative period.
  • To undertake the management of a defined clinical area in accordance with own competence and level of experience when required.
  • To participate as an integral member of the theatre team.
  • Participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.


You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development.

Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care.

We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

  • Our values and reputation for outstanding care
  • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
  • Research experience and opportunities
  • Lovely location and quality of life
  • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

This post attracts an annual enhancement of £2000 (pro rata) on the attainment of an annual competency package.

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