Theatre Practitioner

Job Description

Theatre Practitioner

The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury

37.5 hours per week

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as a Registered Theatre Practitioner and support on our journey of ‘people caring for people’.

The role

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate practitioner, providing high quality current care throughout the perioperative environment. You will have experience in one/two of the following disciplines, Scrub or Anaesthetics and Recovery. Scrub experience is essential in elective Orthopaedics and/or elective Ophthalmology.

You’ll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA qualification, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you’re committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. 

Where you’ll be based

The Cherwell Hospital was purpose built in 2006 and has been designed to combine an exceptional standard of patient accommodation with the technical equipment and facilities that modern medicine demands. 

We have three laminar air flow theatres and a newly built Ophthalmology suite housing a Surgicube. It is a 40-bed inpatient unit and day-case facility predominantly specialising in Orthopaedic and Ophthalmology Surgery. 

The Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care group and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients. 

What you’ll bring with you

• NMC/HCPC Registered

• Previous Orthopaedic and/or Ophthalmic Scrub. And/or Anaesthetics & Recovery experience essential.

• Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) is desirable, but not essential

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

• A passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

• Demonstrated computer skills

Benefits  

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Flexible shift patterns available where possible

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Concerts for Carers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Nadine.Hopson@ramsayhealth.co.uk for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.