Senior Theatre Practitioner

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, working 3 days, between Monday and Saturday 07:45 - 17:45. You will work 1 Saturday per month., As a Senior Theatre Practitioner you will:

• Work primarily as a scrub practitioner, occasionally being required to work as an anaesthetic and / or recovery practitioner.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
• Communicating effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
• Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required. To include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources and minimal waste.
• Ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
• Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care and evaluating outcomes.
  
  Are you an experienced Theatre Practitioner looking to progress your career? Are you passionate about perioperative care with a desire to lead and mentor others? Do you want to develop your career your way?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our AfPP accredited Theatres team as a Senior Theatre Practitioner. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary Theatres team, working to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and safety for patients within the theatre unit whilst mentoring junior staff. This role is ideally suited to a registered practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with proven experience working in scrub, anaesthetics and / or recovery, who is looking to progress their perioperative career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That's why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.,
• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
• Relocation packages available
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.