Senior Theatre Practitioner
Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to 45000.00 per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)
Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitionerto join their team of staff in theXXXdepartment.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role include:
- Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment (e.g. power tools implants navigation systems) in line with manufacturers guidance and surgical protocols.
- Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures.
- Take a senior role in preparing theatres coordinating surgical lists and ensuring all equipment staff and resources are in place.
- Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings scheduling stock control and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.
- Supervise junior theatre practitioners ODPs and healthcare assistants providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.
- Identify and escalate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
- Liaise closely with consultants anaesthetists recovery staff and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
- Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures including complex cases.
- Excellent leadership communication and decisionmaking skills.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance infection control and safety practices in theatre.
- Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering preexisting medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay
- Noncontributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
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