Posted: 16 June
The role
Job Advert
Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
The role
At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as a Registered Theatre Practitioner and support on our journey of ‘people caring for people’.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate practitioner, providing high quality current care throughout the perioperative environment. You will have experience in one/two of the following disciplines, Scrub or Anaesthetics and Recovery. Scrub experience is essential in elective Orthopaedics and/or elective Ophthalmology and happy to undertake a new speciality if required.
The Cherwell Hospital was purpose built in 2006 and has been designed to combine an exceptional standard of patient accommodation with the technical equipment and facilities that modern medicine demands. We have three laminar air flow theatres and a newly built Ophthalmology suite housing a Surgicube. It is a 40-bed inpatient unit and day-case facility predominantly specialising in Orthopaedic and Ophthalmology Surgery. The Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care group and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients.
You’ll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA qualification, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can-do attitude, and you’re committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.
Where you’ll be based
The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire
What you’ll bring with you
NMC/HCPC Registered
Previous Orthopaedic and/or Ophthalmic Scrub. And/or Anaesthetics & Recovery experience essential.
Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) is desirable, but not essential
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
A passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service
Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Demonstrated computer skills
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns, where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
Free parking on site, where possible
About us
We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role
