Practice Development Nurse – Operating Theatre
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to lead education training and professional development within our Operating Theatre Department with a strong focus on Orthopaedic and Spinal services.
This is a key role in shaping clinical excellence ensuring high standards of perioperative practice and supporting the continuous growth and capability of the theatre workforce.
About the Role
The PDN will cultivate a culture of learning quality and evidence-based practice supporting scrub teams and providing educational leadership to anaesthetic and recovery colleagues. The post is primarily supernumerary with responsibilities centred on:
Education and training delivery
Competency development and assessment
Governance and quality improvement
Embedding best practice and supporting service improvements
To maintain strong clinical credibility the PDN will be highly visible within the theatre environment with a minimum expectation of 70% clinical presence.
Job requirements
Clinical Practice & Professional Development
Develop implement and evaluate a structured perioperative education programme for scrub anaesthetic and recovery practitioners.
Provide expert clinical support within Orthopaedic and Spinal theatres.
Promote high standards of clinical practice including:
Aseptic technique
Instrument management
Surgical safety
Medicines management in theatres
Infection prevention and control
Support compliance with:
NICE guidance
NatSSIPs / LocSSIPs
NCEPOD recommendations
WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
Facilitate reflective practice and shared learning following incidents.
Support the safe introduction of new equipment implants and surgical techniques.
Maintain strong clinical credibility through regular engagement in the theatre environment.
Education & Competency Framework
Lead induction and orientation programmes for new theatre staff.
Develop deliver and maintain a structured competency framework for:
Scrub practitioners (including orthopaedic and spinal specialties)
Anaesthetic practitioners
Recovery practitioners
Oversee the completion and quality assurance of:
Skills passports
Competency signoff
Practice assessor documentation
Develop and support simulation-based education including emergency scenarios such as major haemorrhage anaphylaxis and wrong-site surgery.
Support preceptorship programmes aligned to national standards.
Maintain accurate training records and education databases.
Identify learning needs through appraisals incident reviews audits and service developments.
Leadership & Workforce Development
Act as a visible clinical leader and role model within the theatre department.
Support senior theatre leaders with workforce planning from an education and development perspective.
Contribute to recruitment through involvement in interviews and assessment of clinical capability.
Support staff retention through clear development pathways.
Provide clinical supervision and coaching to HCAs Practitioners and senior theatre staff.
Promote a psychologically safe inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Governance Risk & Quality Improvement
Support compliance with mandatory training and professional standards across theatres.
Monitor KPIs relating to education competency and compliance.
Participate in incident reviews RCAs and shared learning processes.
Lead or support audit projects and quality improvement initiatives.
Evaluate the impact of education programmes on patient safety and service quality.
Ensure theatre practice aligns with organisational SOPs and national guidance.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Promote current evidence-based perioperative practice within the theatre team.
Support the implementation of new clinical guidelines and innovation in surgical practice.
Encourage staff participation in audit research and service improvement projects.
Produce quarterly reports on education activity and development outcomes.
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Clinical Practice
Maintain high clinical visibility within theatres (minimum 70% presence).
Provide clinical supervision and oversee safe perioperative practice.
Education
Deliver study days workshops and simulation-based training.
Lead competency assessment and sign-off.
Support mentorship and preceptorship programmes.
Leadership
Contribute to workforce development and theatre education strategy.
Support appraisal processes and performance development.
Provide oversight of education governance.
Research & Quality
Participate in audit and quality improvement activities.
Evaluate education outcomes and implement evidence-based improvements.
Professional Standards
The postholder must:
Hold current NMC registration.
Work in accordance with the NMC Code.
Maintain ongoing professional development.
Demonstrate accountability and high professional standards.
Champion equality diversity and inclusion.
Health Safety & Governance
All employees are required to:
Adhere to Health & Safety legislation.
Uphold Infection Prevention and Control standards within perioperative environments.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR.
Follow all organisational policies and standard operating procedures.
Fortius Clinic is a leading private healthcare provider specialising in orthopaedics and sports medicine and we are excited to grow our Theatre Team.
Why work for Fortius Clinic
Fortius offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading specialist orthopaedic and sports medicine provider where clinical excellence patientcentred care and professional development are at the heart of everything we do. Youll join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team benefit from strong investment in education and career growth and contribute to delivering worldclass care in a supportive innovative and collaborative environment.
Benefits:
Highly competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational health services
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Fortius Clinic is the largest Private Orthopaedic Treatment Centre in London, Specialising in orthopedic surgery, Sports Medicine & Sports injury.
