Description
We are seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join our team at The Blackheath Hospital, part of Circle Health Group. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing and handling specialist instrumentation and equipment in line with manufacturers' guidance and surgical protocols
- Providing skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures
- Taking a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists, and ensuring all equipment, staff, and resources are in place
- Supporting the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite
- Supervising junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts
- Identifying and escalating clinical or operational risks and participating in audits and incident reviews
- Liaising closely with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Be a registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Have significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Have a strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre
- Have previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres
In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per year, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification, as well as a range of employee benefits, including:
- 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