To provide exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative setting and assist in the management and organisation of care in the operating theatre.
Main duties of the job
Assess patients' health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload. Assist in delivering care to meet patients' health and wellbeing. Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information effectively. Develop personal knowledge and skills, as well as those of others. Promote best practices in health, safety, and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Promote equality, diversity, and patients' rights. Apply technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment. Recognize the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand the responsibility for prevention and control as agreed with the line manager.
About us
Spire Wellesley Hospital in Southend-On-Sea offers a high standard of care with the latest medical technology. We have a multidisciplinary team providing fast access to specialist consultations and a wide range of personalized treatments with comprehensive aftercare.
Job responsibilities
Join our team as a Perioperative Practitioner in Southend-On-Sea, working full-time at Spire Wellesley Hospital. Your duties will include:
* Providing exemplary planned perioperative care and assisting in managing care in the operating theatre.
* Assessing patient health and well-being.
* Supporting the delivery of care tailored to patient needs.
* Handling complex, sensitive information with professionalism.
* Continuously developing your skills and knowledge.
* Promoting health and safety standards.
* Contributing to service development and quality improvements.
* Upholding patients' rights and promoting diversity.
* Using technology for clinical measurement and monitoring.
* Understanding and managing risks related to Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI).
Person Specification
* Experience in ENT, Gynae, and Urology preferred.
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification.
* Currently working towards relevant post-registration qualifications.
* Ability to work effectively in teams with minimal supervision.
* Experience in caring roles and applying clinical reasoning.
* Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional knowledge.
* Mandatory training in infection control and health and safety.
* Demonstrates principles of accountable practice.
* Proficient with medical devices and equipment.
* English language proficiency at IELTS 7.0 or above.
Experience
* Experience in ENT, Gynae, and Urology preferred.
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
* Working towards relevant post-registration qualifications.
* Experience in caring roles and clinical reasoning.
Additional details
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30-20:30; Saturday, 07:30-18:00 with on-call duties.
Benefits
Our package includes 35 days' annual leave, pension schemes, discounts, wellness screening, private medical insurance, and life assurance.
Our values
We are committed to clinical excellence, doing the right thing, caring passionately, keeping it simple, delivering promises, and celebrating success together.
Equality and diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to an inclusive culture.
Note
This vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. This role requires a DBS check due to the sensitive nature of the work.
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