Theatre Practitioner - Scrub. General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric

Job Description

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 6 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Da Vinci Surgery, Thoracic and Liver, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology.

We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we're proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines - a cutting-edge space for immersive learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team.
• Help control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, clean environment, decontamination and asepsis.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff.
• Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
• Provide assistance in clinical/operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.
• Delegate and supervise junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.

Requirements

• 1st level registration Adult and/or Children or Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
• Previous perioperative experience in General, Laparoscopic and mainly Bariatric is essential.
• NMC or HCPC registered.
• Ability to deliver high standards of care.
• Knowledge of current professional nursing issues.

Benefits

• £3000 Golden Hello, or £5000 towards relocation expenses.
• Payment of professional registration fees.
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, with option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme.
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to Digital GP platform.
• Emotional wellbeing support and family mental health line.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require information in an alternative format, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or for more details contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].