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Theatre PractitionerinPortsmouthinPortsmouthPUBLISHED MON 14 OCT 2024

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The Practice Plus Group is seeking experienced Theatre Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join their dedicated team at a modern, purpose-built hospital in Portsmouth. Candidates should be multi-skilled with post-qualification experience and a passion for improving patient care. The role involves advocating for patients during the intra-operative phase and ensuring comprehensive responsibility for patient care throughout the perioperative phase, all while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

As part of one of the UK's largest independent healthcare providers, you will work alongside a friendly, expert multidisciplinary Theatre Team, supported by a newly appointed Theatre Manager. The position offers a desirable work-life balance with no night shifts, Sundays, or bank holidays required. Additionally, this role will involve managing blood and blood product procedures, further contributing to the high standard of care that the hospital is known for, which serves over 50,000 patients each year.

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Useful skills for a Theatre Practitioner:
To work as a Theatre Practitioner in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, artistic abilities, and interpersonal qualities. Here are some key skills that are often required or beneficial in this field:
Technical Skills
1. Performance Skills: Depending on your specific role (actor, director, etc.), strong acting or performance skills are essential. This includes voice control, movement, and character development.
2. Production Techniques: Familiarity with stage design, set construction, lighting, sound design, and costume design can be crucial, especially if you're involved in the production side.
3. Stage Management: Knowledge of stage management principles, including the ability to coordinate all aspects of a production from rehearsals to final performances.
4. Creative Writing: For playwrights, scriptwriting skills are important, including an understanding of structure, dialogue, and character development.
5. Digital Skills: Familiarity with digital tools for sound and lighting design, as well as knowledge of video editing and multimedia theatre practices.
Artistic Skills
1. Creativity and Imagination: The ability to generate original ideas and concepts for performances, characters, and scenes.
2. Interpretation and Analysis: Skills in interpreting texts (be it scripts or other forms) and analyzing performances to understand and convey deeper meanings.
3. Directorial Vision: For directors, the ability to envision and execute a cohesive artistic interpretation of a work.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Collaboration: The ability to work well with others, including actors, designers, and production staff, is crucial in creating a successful show.
2. Communication: Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
3. Leadership and Management: For roles like directing or stage management, leading a team and managing projects effectively is essential.
Additional Skills
1. Problem-Solving: The capacity to think on your feet and solve unexpected issues that arise during rehearsals or performances.
2. Time Management: Effective time management skills to balance rehearsals, production schedules, and personal commitments.
3. Networking: Building relationships within the industry can open doors for opportunities and collaborations.
4. Cultural Awareness: Understanding of the diverse cultural contexts in which theatre operates in the UK and the ability to work inclusively within various communities.
Education and Experience
While formal qualifications can enhance your prospects, hands-on experience through participation in productions, workshops, and internships is highly valued in the industry. Many practitioners start with a relevant degree in drama, theatre studies, performing arts, or a related field, but practical experience often takes precedence.
 


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