Job summary
Surgical
Care Practitioner
London Bridge Hospital, London
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Monday - Sunday, shift working
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + shift allowance + Golden hello (T&C's apply)
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Theatre
Manager, you will lead a team of Anaesthetic practitioners working closely with
scrub and recovery colleagues. You will have a strong knowledge and experience
in operating theatres with an excellent understanding of the perioperative
needs of patients, and a wide knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices and
procedures. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team
providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
About us
The London Bridge Hospital Campus has 10 Operating theatres, and offers a wide range of specialties from, Cardiac, Ortho, Liver, Neuro, Urology, Spinal and General. Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues, experienced professionals. London Bridge has a successful track record of career progression, offering support, and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge.
Why
HCA UK?
Originally
founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of
the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest
providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in
the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being
part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you
unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external
courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and
physical wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join our Theatres at London Bridge Hospital - currently rated Outstanding by the CQC. The theatres across our facilities, provide a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none.
You will have a strong knowledge and experience in operating theatres with an excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients, and a wide knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices and procedures. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join our Theatres at London Bridge Hospital - currently rated Outstanding by the CQC. The theatres across our facilities, provide a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none.
You will have a strong knowledge and experience in operating theatres with an excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients, and a wide knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices and procedures. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What you'll bring:
- Registration as a healthcare professional (e.g. nurse or ODP) with a related honours degree
- Recent experience in theatre nursing
- 18 months working within a similar autonomous role is desirable.
- An aptitude for clinical and operative practice
- The ability to effectively manage the clinical area on a day to day basis and plan ahead
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What you'll bring:
- Registration as a healthcare professional (e.g. nurse or ODP) with a related honours degree
- Recent experience in theatre nursing
- 18 months working within a similar autonomous role is desirable.
- An aptitude for clinical and operative practice
- The ability to effectively manage the clinical area on a day to day basis and plan ahead
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).
