Your new company
The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's 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. Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for and is the top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the theatre department. This role will be based on our Orthopaedic Scrub Team and aid in the delivery of outstanding patient care. All of our employees have access to industry-leading clinical education and development programmes. We foster a continuous learning culture which is supported by our on-site Practice-Based Educator and nationwide network of Clinical Educators and Learning & Development Practitioners. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Your new role
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 speciality.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 the best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice.Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.Maintain knowledge of the 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 in all behaviours.Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
What you'll need to succeed
Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- First surgical assistant certificate (desirable)
- 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.
- The department requires skilled and experienced practitioners.
- Must be skilled in major Orthopaedics procedure and preferably with SFA qualifications
What you'll get in return
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
What you need to do now
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