Theatre Practitioner
Location: Northampton
Job Type: Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours
Salary: £38,000 to £41,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Job Ref: NORTHAMPTON/TP/100
We are currently recruiting for a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team at a prestigious private healthcare provider in the Northampton area
Benefits of working as the Theatre Practitioner:
- A structured pathway for your career development
- Private pension scheme
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Extensive rewards including blue light card
- Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Flexible shift pattern
The main duties of the Theatre Practitioner role include:
- Assisting in the preparation of the operating room and ensuring that all required equipment and instruments are sterile and readily available for surgical procedures.
- Providing direct patient care during surgical procedures, including supporting the surgical team, passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Monitoring patients' vital signs and responding effectively to any changes or emergencies during surgery, ensuring patient safety and well-being throughout the procedure.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maintain a smooth flow of operations and ensure a high standard of patient care.
- Contributing to the maintenance of accurate patient records, documenting procedures, medications administered, and any relevant post-operative instructions for patient recovery.
- Participating in the cleaning and restocking of the operating room after procedures, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring a safe environment for subsequent surgeries
What we are looking for in a successful candidate:
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration
- An appropriate amount of experience in a theatre setting is desirable
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a professional, dynamic and supportive team, reach out to us today!