Description
We are seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our team at Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.
- Ensure that all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.
- Maintain clinical credibility by demonstrating best practice, supporting others, and taking the lead in complex or high-risk situations.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
- Support the development and assessment of competencies within the team, promoting continuous professional development.
- Actively mentor and coach junior staff, including students and newly qualified team members.
Requirements:
- NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers.
- Extended theatre experience as a senior theatre practitioner essential.
- Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.
- Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification.
- ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
- Approved/recognised anaesthetic course.
- ILS.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: Up to £52,000.00 per year, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Private Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
- Non-contributory life insurance.
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing.
- Employee recognition programmes.
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities.