Role: Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner
Location: Private Care at Guys
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time,
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Mixed Shifts across Monday-Sunday
Salary: Competitive+ Shift Allowance
We are looking for a Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our Operating Theatres Department at Private Care at Guys, currently rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC. Private Care at Guy’s is part of London Bridge Hospital, with Four Operating Theatres offering a wide range of surgeries including Robotics, Urology and Gynaecology. Equipped with three state-of-the-art DaVinci Surgical Systems, our theatres boast one of the largest multi-specialty private robotic programmes in the UK. With 49 patient bedrooms and four Level 3 ICU beds we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care, delivering a level of care rarely found in the private sector.
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.
As a senior theatre practitioner, you will be responsible for the delivery care that helps improve the health of the individual, demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
What You Will Do
- Assemble, prepare and check the appropriate recovery equipment, consumables and drugs to ensure appropriate and safe care of the patient during immediate post-operative phase of care
- Assist the anaesthetist during the immediate post-operative phase of care as and when required
- Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the phase of care, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning
- Proactively monitor the patient’s level of discomfort/pain and take appropriate action to ensure the patient is comfortable.
- Take appropriate actions to manage any arising complications of surgery through contingency planning.
- Mentor and Support Junior Members of staff
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What You Will Bring
- Nursing degree/ODP apprenticeship or equivalent
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- HCPC Registration or NMC Registration / NMC Pin
- Experience working as a Recovery Theatre Practitioner in Operating Theatre.
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and confident to support the theatre team.
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding in Theatres
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.
To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
