Job summary
Lead Theatre Practitioner- Ortho Scrub
The Chiltern Hospital37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year + Benefits & Rewards
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.
We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitionerto join their team of staff in theOrthopaedic Scrubdepartment.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift patternincluding weekends and on call.
All of our employees have access to fully-funded clinical education and training opportunities to help them progress in their careers. We also have an on-site Practice Based Educator who will be able to offer support and guidance as well as, a nationwide network of Educators and Learning & Development Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
- To lead and manage a team, coordinating staff training needs and resource requirements within a peri-operative function or surgical specialty.
- Assist in the delivery of patient care.
- Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
- Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.
- Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
- Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
- Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time.
- Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
About us
The Chiltern Hospital is a modern, fully equipped hospital allowing fast access to specialised diagnostics like blood tests, X-rays and scans.
Located in South Buckinghamshire, the hospital is sat within 18 acres of private grounds including a 9 hole golf course. It has 2 wards comprising of 66 beds, 3 operating theatres, minor ops room, JAG accredited Endoscopy Suite, Cancer Care Unit and a large Physiotherapy Unit for post-surgery convalescence. There is also a state-of-the art Imaging Department with a brand new GE CT scanner.
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
Lead the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and
expertise.
Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
Lead in the delivery of patient care, acting as functional / specialist practitioner.
Ensure that patient safety checks are carried out in accordance with the policy and that all practitioners adhere to the policy.
Contribute to quality improvement.
Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
Develop a strategy for peri-operative function and/or specialty service, including training and resource needs and implement
an action plan to meet objectives.
Act as clinical specialist in relation peri-operative function and/or specialty.
Ensure that consumables and specialist equipment is available in advance of booked procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
Lead the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and
expertise.
Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
Lead in the delivery of patient care, acting as functional / specialist practitioner.
Ensure that patient safety checks are carried out in accordance with the policy and that all practitioners adhere to the policy.
Contribute to quality improvement.
Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
Develop a strategy for peri-operative function and/or specialty service, including training and resource needs and implement
an action plan to meet objectives.
Act as clinical specialist in relation peri-operative function and/or specialty.
Ensure that consumables and specialist equipment is available in advance of booked procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- ILS.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
Desirable
- First surgical assistant certificate
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Orthopaedic Scrub experience
- Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, overview of leading others.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
- Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
Desirable
- Skills in recovery and anaesthetics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- ILS.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
Desirable
- First surgical assistant certificate
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Orthopaedic Scrub experience
- Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, overview of leading others.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
- Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
Desirable
- Skills in recovery and anaesthetics.
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
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).