Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
* Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, over view of leading other.
* First surgical assistant certificate
* Additional skills in recovery and anaesthetics.
* ILS.
* Mentorship qualification
* Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
* Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
* Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
* Scrub Nurse with experience in all or some of the following specialisms - ENT, Orthopaedic, General surgery and Neuro.
Duties of this role include:
* To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
* To lead and manage a team, coordinating staff training needs and resource requirements within a peri-operative function or surgical specialty.
* Assist in the delivery of patient care.
* Contribute to quality improvement.
* Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
* Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.
* Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
* Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
* Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time.
* Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
Salary & Benefits
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 pre-existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
* Non-contributory 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