We are seeking passionate, motivated Band 6 Practitioners to join our expanding perioperative teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, including working in our brand-new, state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres within the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). The CASIC centre is due to open this summer and we are recruiting. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation while also gaining a wide range of experience across our established main theatres, day surgery unit, and other clinical areas. We are looking for flexible practitioners who thrive in a varied and dynamic working environment.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team
* Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of surgical specialties including Robotic, Gynae‑Urology, Maxillo‑facial, ENT, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and General Surgery
* Be supported in your professional development and career progression
* Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and excellence
* Assist the theatre management team in leading the theatre team in the provision of high‑quality, research‑based care that is patient‑focused
* Act as a role model to less experienced staff, ensuring appropriate care of the perioperative patient is planned, implemented and evaluated
* Support the theatre management team in the management and facilitation of the development of staff to create an effective team
* Foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse – current UK NMC Registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner – current UK HCPC Registration
* Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
* Operating Theatre experience with knowledge of the specialty applied for (if relevant)
* Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up‑to‑date knowledge of NHS, AfPP and NICE guidelines
* Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered preexisting patient conditions
* CPD – evidence of post‑qualification experience and continuing professional development
Desirable
* Management Course
* Practice Assessor or equivalent mentorship qualification
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