Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner

Weymouth Street Hospital, part of Phoenix Hospital Group, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our friendly and dynamic team. The successful applicant will be working as part of a busy, efficient team to ensure a high standard of individualised patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC or
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a Theatre Practitioner
• Evidence of continuous professional development and its application

Skills

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in a variety of specialties. With will include General, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Plastics and Orthopaedics.
• Patient focussed, able to deliver high level of customer service.
• Sound written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound computer skills using MS Office Suite and Compucare(training provided).
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Enthusiasm for cross-functional working, such as day care.

Desirables

• Private healthcare experience.
• Previous experience in a senior position.
• Assisting in Surgical Procedures within their scope of practice and training.

Theatre Practitioner

Main responsibilities & duties of the role:

• Support the Theatre team in the care of patients prior to and during surgery.
• Undertake all safety checks to a high standard, documenting as per procedure.
• Assess patient care requirements, implementing and evaluating outcomes. Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
• Ensure that all documentation relating to patient care is within the boundaries of the national and hospital guidelines for good record keeping.
• Ensure that all incidents, accidents, and near misses are appropriately recorded and reported. Participate in investigations and implement changes to practice.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Support with mentoring junior members of the team, assessing competencies, as well as supporting and identifying individual training needs.
• Support new business initiatives and assist with their implementation
• Provide clinical expertise.
• Take the lead in your clinical area for assigned cases, organising activities, and ensuring maintenance of a safe environment.
• Ensure audits are undertaken and action plans put in place for improvement.

Theatre Practitioner

About Weymouth Street Hospital

The Hospital is widely recognised as one of the UKs most luxurious independent hospitals providing first class healthcare. Our patients have consistently rated us as their first choice London Hospital for patient care since we opened in 2010. Along with a boutique hotel like feel, the hospital boasts 17 luxury bedroom, an in-house pharmacy and 4 fully equipped theatres. We continually strive to maintain and improve our services with patient care being at the forefront of everything we do.

Phoenix Hospital Group has 6 sites encompassing 2 London outpatient centres: 9 Harley Street and 25 Harley Street, and 4 hospitals: Weymouth Street Hospital (London), Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford (Essex), One Hatfield Hospital (Hertfordshire) and One Ashford Hospital (Kent).

The hospital is a short walking distance from both Marylebone High Street and Portland Place, with easy access to the nearest underground stations at Baker Street, Regents Park, Great Portland Street and Bond Street.

Our Recruitment Process

At Phoenix Hospital Group we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Phoenix Hospital Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. They will also be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Phoenix Hospital Group reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

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