Circulating Practitioner

A vacancy has arisen for the above grade to join the busy Operating Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We are keen to recruit a motivated and forward thinking team member to assist in the day to day running of Theatres.

We are able to offer excellent opportunities in a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmics, Breast & Dentals.

You will demonstrate a flexible approach to working and will co-ordinate with other colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

There is a commitment to on call and weekend working.

This post is Permanent

**Hours per week**: 37.5

To give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff.

To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.

To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.

Please see the other duties on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.