To provide exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative setting and assist in managing and organizing 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. Provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information. 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 people's equality, diversity, and rights. Apply technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment. Recognize the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand personal responsibility in their prevention and control, as agreed with line management.
About us
Spire Wellesley Hospital in Southend-On-Sea offers an exciting opportunity for a Perioperative Practitioner to join our team on a full-time basis. We pride ourselves on providing high standards of care and utilizing the latest medical technology. Our multidisciplinary team ensures quick access to specialist consultations. We offer a wide range of personalized treatments and comprehensive aftercare.
Job responsibilities
Provide exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative setting and assist in managing and organizing care in the operating theatre.
* Assess patient health and well-being across a complex caseload.
* Assist in delivering care to meet patient needs.
* Handle complex, sensitive, or contentious information.
* Develop and enhance personal and team knowledge and skills.
* Promote health and safety best practices.
* Maintain and develop healthcare services.
* Contribute to quality improvement efforts.
* Uphold principles of equality, diversity, and rights.
* Utilize technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment.
* Understand and take responsibility for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI).
Person Specification
* Experience in ENT, Gynae, and Urology preferred.
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
* Working towards post-registration qualifications in perioperative practice (nurse) or clinical specialism (ODP).
* Ability to work in teams with minimal supervision.
* Experience in caring roles and applying clinical reasoning to complex cases.
* Competence supported by professional and clinical knowledge, including infection control and health and safety.
* Proficiency in English, IELTS 7.0 or higher.
Shift pattern
* Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 20:30.
* Saturday, 07:30 to 18:00, with on-call duties.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 35 days' annual leave, pension schemes, discounts, wellness screening, private medical insurance, and life assurance.
Our Values
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring as our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
We are committed to employee well-being, ongoing development, and creating an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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