Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics​/Recovery

Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics/Recovery

Position at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor. Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent salary up to £54,316.02 per year (dependent on experience, training and qualifications).

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.
• Ensure that all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.
• Apply all relevant legislation, policies and procedures to theatre operations, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, recovery staff and wider hospital teams to ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care.

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (e.g., scrub, recovery or anaesthetics).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers.
• Strong understanding of patient‑safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control and clinical governance.
• Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification (for scrub leads).
• ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
• Approved/recognised anaesthetic course. ILS.
• Excellent communication, organisation and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others.
• Experience in major orthopaedics is desired.

• 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 and 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 wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

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