Description
We are seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our team at Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon. As a Lead Theatre Practitioner, you 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 (e.g. scrub, recovery, or 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 [for scrub leads].
- 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.
- Specialist training in a defined clinical area (e.g. orthopaedics, robotics, cardiac, major surgery).
- Experience in leading audits, service improvement projects, or clinical teaching.
- Previous experience working within the independent healthcare sector or multidisciplinary surgical teams.
- Familiarity with theatre scheduling systems and electronic patient records.
Salary and Benefits:
- Up to £55,000.00 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