Lead Theatre Practitioner AnaestheticsRecovery

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery
The Blackheath Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary:
Up to 55000.00 per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

The Blackheath Hospital
in London 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 Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatres department.

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:

• 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.

• Maintain clinical credibility by demonstrating best practice supporting others and taking the lead in complex or high-risk situations.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff fostering a culture of professionalism compassion and accountability.

• Support the development and assessment of competencies within the team promoting continuous professional development.

• Actively mentor and coach junior staff including students and newly qualified team members.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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.

• Specialist training in a defined clinical area (e.g. orthopaedics robotics cardiac major surgery).

• Experience in leading audits service improvement projects or clinical teaching.

• Previous experience working within the independent healthcare sector or multidisciplinary surgical teams.

• Familiarity with theatre scheduling systems and electronic patient records.

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 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

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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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 55000 - 55000