Lead Theatre Practitioner

Recruiter
Circle Health Group
Location
Lancaster
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Jul 2022
Closes
02 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Lead Theatre Practitioner

Full Time - Permanent

Up to GBP40,000 + Benefits

The Lancaster Hospital 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 UK s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, over view of leading other.
First surgical assistant certificate
Additional skills in recovery and anaesthetics.
ILS.
Mentorship qualification
Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
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.
The department requires skilled and experienced practitioner

Duties of this role include:

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.
Contribute to quality improvement.
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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries alongside access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Private Medical Insurance
Private Pension Scheme
25 days holiday a year increasing to 30 days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Employee Referral Scheme
Learning and development; free courses and industry recognised qualifications
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
NHS Blue Light Discount Card
Plus much more

If you would like to find out more, please contact Cheryl McGreevy on and ask us about our "Golden Hello" sign on bonus.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:

For more information about the role please contact Katie Willis: