Senior Theatre Practitoner with Sfa

Are you a highly motivated registered Theatre Practitioner/ ODP and have the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care?

Benenden Hospital is a CQC rated outstanding private hospital in the heart of Kent. And we are looking for a theatre practitoner with surgical first experience to join our friendly team.

You will be responsible for preparing operating and aesthetic rooms for surgery including equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, contribute to team working throughout our three theatres following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach to care.

About us

At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

About the role
- Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and facilitate theatre lists.
- Accurately enter patient information on IT systems.
- Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively
- Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.
- Provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure

Skills and experience required
- First level Registered Nurse/HCPC registered ODP.
- SFA qualification
- Post registration education in a relevant speciality, Degree in Healthcare or 5+ years equivalent experience
- Expert Scrub nurse with post qualification scrub experience in a range of surgical specialties.
- Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
- Strong patient-centred approach
- Basic computer skills e.g. MS Outlook and web-based reporting systems.
- Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and ethics in the workplace

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Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant

“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”

These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.

How to apply

**Closing Date**:12th March

Claire Coupe - Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.

Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.

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