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Lead Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

The Beardwood Hospital Blackburn On-site senior full-time

Salary

Up to £47,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our team at The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.

As a Lead Theatre Practitioner, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway. You will act as a specialist or functional lead within the team, ensuring that all patient safety checks are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff
  • Supporting the development and assessment of competencies within the team
  • Acting as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld
  • Raising concerns where standards of care or safeguarding protocols are not met

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • NMC or HCPC registration with significant experience in a theatre environment (Recovery & Anaesthetics)
  • Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers
  • 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

In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £47,000 per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications. We also provide a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards
  • Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Skills

Required

  • NMC or HCPC registration
  • clinical leadership
  • patient safety protocols
  • safeguarding
  • infection control
  • clinical governance
  • Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification
  • ENB 998
  • mentorship course
  • anaesthetic course
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