Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

Job summary

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 are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

The Chiltern has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the hospital Theatre Department.

There will be many opportunities for professional growth and personal development, all fully funded and supported by Circle Health Group. We have anationwide network of Practice Based Educators and Learning & Development Practitionersto support with continuous development and training needs.

This is a full time role at 37.5hours a week across flexible shift patterns, covering earlies, lates, and long days, Monday to Saturdays. The role will be primarily based at our Chiltern Hospital however, there may be a requirement to work at our sister hospital, The Shelburne, situated a short drive away, to help cover sickness/annual leave etc.

Main duties of the job

• Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate anaesthetic equipment, emergency drugs andconsumables for a wide range of operative procedures incorporating various types of anaesthesia.
• Conduct mandatory patient safety checks in conjunction with the team and according to policy,including pause prior to administration of regional anaesthesia.
• Assist the Anaesthetist throughout the perioperative phase of care.
• Assist the Anaesthetist in monitoring the patients condition throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
• Work as part of the operating team to provide safe quality care to the patient throughout the procedure.
• Recovery DutiesAssemble, prepare and check the appropriate recovery equipment, consumables and drugs to ensureappropriate and safe care of the patient during immediate post-operative phase of care
• The ability to coordinate the use of supplies and additional equipment during the immediate post operative phase of care ensuring the equipment is used appropriately and safely.
• Assist the anaesthetist during the immediate post-operative phase of care as and when required.
• Monitor the patients condition throughout the phase of care, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
• Proactively monitor the patients level of discomfort/pain and take appropriate action to ensure thepatient is comfortable

About us

The Chiltern & Shelburne are private hospitals and part of Circle Health Group. The sites operate as Sister hospitals and cross-working may be required across both sites which are situated a short drive from each other. The hospitals welcomes both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Oncology, General, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology and many others. The theatre consists of 3 main theatres, 1 JAG accredited Endoscopy suite and a minor ops suite.

Benefits and rewards:

• 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

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.