Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics/Recovery
Fairfield Independent Hospital – St Helens
This full‑time role requires 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.
Duties
* Lead the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.
* Ensure all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.
* Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
* Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.
* Apply all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to theatre operations, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards.
* Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, recovery staff, and wider hospital teams to ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care.
Qualifications
* Relevant background in scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics.
* Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and the 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.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: Up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience, training and qualification.
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme 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 discounts and rewards.
* Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
…and much more!
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