Surgical Care Practitioner (Bank)

Surgical Care Practitioner (Bank)
Priory Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to 60.00 per hour (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

ThePriory HospitalinBirminghamispart of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwidenetwork of hospitals & clinicsperforming more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.

This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Assist in surgical interventions under the instruction and supervision of the operating surgeon within your agreed scope of competence.
• Carry out tasks such as tissue retraction suctioning irrigation haemostasis (including electrosurgery and haemostatic agent application) and wound closure where competent.
• Complete operative records accurately on behalf of the surgeon ensuring clear timely and complete documentation.
• Assist in collecting post-operative outcome data such as NJR (National Joint Registry) forms and other audit or reporting tools.
• Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary theatre team supporting safe patient care across the anaesthetic surgical and recovery phases.
• Support the team in demonstrating compassion dignity and respect in all patient interactions.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• NMC or HCPC registration with post-registration qualification as a Surgical Care Practitioner.
• Proven experience in a theatre environment and competence in assisting with surgical procedures.
• Excellent understanding of surgical anatomy aseptic technique and intraoperative patient care.
• Ability to exercise clinical judgment work under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills with a commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centred care.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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