Overview
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.
Responsibilities
* As a Senior Theatre Practitioner in orthopaedics/ spinal and Neuro, you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
* Participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Here at Bupa Cromwell Hospital, we cover 12 surgical specialties including complex procedures such as live organ transplants, heart surgeries and neurosurgery.
* Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
* Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
* Deliver immediate post-operative care and initial emergency care as required.
* Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
* Assist the team leaders in the Personal Development Plans of junior staff.
* Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
* Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator.
* Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care in accordance with BUPA and the Cromwell Hospitals' local policies and procedures.
* Assist in the management and organisation of the operating theatre(s).
* Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.
* Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Children) with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
* Alternatively, HCPC registered with a Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
* Experience of working within an acute hospital setting.
* Flexibility to take part in on-call rotas and rostered weekend duties.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
About Cromwell Hospital and Benefits
At the Cromwell Hospital, we are committed to delivering a first-class service to our clients through the perioperative journey, ensuring our service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Through the provision of this framework, we attract patients and consultants from all over the world, making Cromwell Hospital their healthcare provider of choice in central London for multiple clinical specialties. We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We\'ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Bupa Cromwell Hospital - SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground)
Salary: £43,000 to £53,051 per annum (dependent on experience) plus fantastic benefits
Full time: 37.5 hours p/w Monday to Saturday, plus additional shift enhancements for weekend working - various shift patterns available
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
* Enhanced pension and life insurance
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
* Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
* Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile
* Emotional wellbeing support
* Access to family mental health line
* Financial wellbeing channels
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