Nuffield Health

Senior Theatre Practitioner with Surgical First Assistant

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Job summary

Be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. Provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure.

Main duties of the job

Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements. Acting as an SFA within scope of practice, across a caseload of orthopaedic, general, gynaecology and urology surgery. Working as a Theatre Practitioner across various specialities when not acting as SFA.

About us

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Our care is matron led and we are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,501 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0074246

Job locations

Stirling Road

Guildford

GU2 7RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Theatre Practitioner Guildford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full Time Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Our Theatre Team currently have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with surgical first assistant qualification. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. To join a friendly and supportive theatre team to deliver excellent patient care in during the perioperative episode. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:

  • Be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
  • Provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure.
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements.
  • Acting as an SFA within scope of practice, across a caseload of orthopaedic, general, gynaecology and urology surgery.
  • Working as a Theatre Practitioner across various specialities when not acting as SFA.
    • As a Senior Theatre practitioner, you will have: * Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration * Surgical First Assistant Qualification * Excellent communication skills * Immediate Life Support provider * Mentorship qualification Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Our care is matron led and we are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Senior Theatre Practitioner Guildford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full Time Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Our Theatre Team currently have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with surgical first assistant qualification. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. To join a friendly and supportive theatre team to deliver excellent patient care in during the perioperative episode. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:

  • Be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
  • Provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure.
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements.
  • Acting as an SFA within scope of practice, across a caseload of orthopaedic, general, gynaecology and urology surgery.
  • Working as a Theatre Practitioner across various specialities when not acting as SFA.
    • As a Senior Theatre practitioner, you will have: * Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration * Surgical First Assistant Qualification * Excellent communication skills * Immediate Life Support provider * Mentorship qualification Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Our care is matron led and we are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Surgical first assistant qualification.
    • Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
    • Mentorship qualification.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Immediate Life Support provider.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Surgical first assistant qualification.
    • Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
    • Mentorship qualification.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Immediate Life Support provider.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    08 March 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £40,501 to £45,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0074246

    Job locations

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


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