Senior Theatre Practitioner, Anaesthetics - Bank Contract

Horder Healthcare

The closing date is 31 July 2023

Job summary

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for actively participating in, supervising and maintaining the highest standard of care for patients and staff, providing a seamless service.

Main duties of the job

  • Prepare the Anaesthetic area according to the individual needs of the patient and Anaesthetist
  • To deliver at all times high quality care by assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients needs
  • To contribute to the general management of the theatre through support of the theatre management team
  • To provide evidence based practice within areas of expertise such as recovery, anaesthetics or scrub depending on individual experience and expertise
  • To supervise and guide the work of junior colleagues, providing a suitable learning environment
  • To formulate procedures and standards, and to participate in clinical and organisational audit for the maintenance and development of a quality
  • To work co-operatively with medical staff and other theatre staff in order to ensure positive outcomes for each patient episode

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Date posted

23 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£16.71 to £20.28 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122319

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Recognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of the Top 20 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2022, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner, Anaesthetics based from The Horder Centre, Crowborough.

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for actively participating in, supervising and maintaining the highest standard of care for patients and staff, providing a seamless service.

This is a bank / zero-hours contract.

About the role:

  • Prepare the Anaesthetic area according to the individual needs of the patient and Anaesthetist
  • To deliver at all times high quality care by assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients needs
  • To contribute to the general management of the theatre through support of the theatre management team
  • To provide evidence based practice within areas of expertise such as recovery, anaesthetics or scrub depending on individual experience and expertise
  • To supervise and guide the work of junior colleagues, providing a suitable learning environment
  • To formulate procedures and standards, and to participate in clinical and organisational audit for the maintenance and development of a quality
  • To work co-operatively with medical staff and other theatre staff in order to ensure positive outcomes for each patient episode

About you:

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent Operating Department Practitioner Level 3 Qualification
  • Significant experience in anaesthetist role
  • Anaesthetics course
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Location: Crowborough

Working Hours: Bank / Zero-Hours Contract

Salary: £16.71 - £20.28 per hour

What we offer:

  • Accrued annual leave
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free meals, dependant on working schedule
  • Auto-enrolment to the Horder Healthcare private pension scheme
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Outstanding training and development opportunities

 

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of the Top 20 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2022, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner, Anaesthetics based from The Horder Centre, Crowborough.

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for actively participating in, supervising and maintaining the highest standard of care for patients and staff, providing a seamless service.

This is a bank / zero-hours contract.

About the role:

  • Prepare the Anaesthetic area according to the individual needs of the patient and Anaesthetist
  • To deliver at all times high quality care by assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients needs
  • To contribute to the general management of the theatre through support of the theatre management team
  • To provide evidence based practice within areas of expertise such as recovery, anaesthetics or scrub depending on individual experience and expertise
  • To supervise and guide the work of junior colleagues, providing a suitable learning environment
  • To formulate procedures and standards, and to participate in clinical and organisational audit for the maintenance and development of a quality
  • To work co-operatively with medical staff and other theatre staff in order to ensure positive outcomes for each patient episode

About you:

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent Operating Department Practitioner Level 3 Qualification
  • Significant experience in anaesthetist role
  • Anaesthetics course
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Location: Crowborough

Working Hours: Bank / Zero-Hours Contract

Salary: £16.71 - £20.28 per hour

What we offer:

  • Accrued annual leave
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free meals, dependant on working schedule
  • Auto-enrolment to the Horder Healthcare private pension scheme
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Outstanding training and development opportunities

 

 

Person Specification

People specification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent Operating Department Practitioner Level 3 Qualification
  • Significant experience in anaesthetist role
  • Anaesthetics course
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
Person Specification

People specification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent Operating Department Practitioner Level 3 Qualification
  • Significant experience in anaesthetist role
  • Anaesthetics course
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

recruitment@horder.co.uk

01892342891

Date posted

23 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£16.71 to £20.28 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122319

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


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