Bank Perioperative Practitioner

NHS; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in the UK is seeking a Perioperative Practitioner within Orthopaedics to join their team on a bank basis. This role offers a chance to provide exemplary care in a surgical setting and explore professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates for bank colleagues

Weekly pay

Pension access

Wellbeing center access

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction and mandatory training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of major Orthopaedics Scrubbing experience.
• Registered nurse with no restrictions on pin.
• Experience in a surgical/theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Providing planned care during the perioperative stage.
• Assisting and managing care within the operating department.

Skills

Caring for patients

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Organizing care within the Scrub/Recovery team

Assisting in surgical procedures

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

Spire Alexandra Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Perioperative Practitioner within Orthopaedics to join their friendly and dedicated team on a bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the UK’s leading private hospitals and advance your career.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

• Caring for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Providing exemplary planned care for patients during the perioperative stage
• Assisting in managing and organizing care within the Scrub/Recovery team in the operating department
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Assessing patient needs, implementing, and evaluating their care

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have prioritized patient care for over 25 years. We are committed to supporting both patients and staff, delivering high standards of care across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centers, and consulting rooms. Our success is driven by our purpose: to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalized care.' We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, passion, and collaboration, with over 98% of our hospitals rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by regulators.

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse with the NMC, with no restrictions on your pin
• At least 2 years of major Orthopaedics Scrubbing experience, covering Hips, Knees, Shoulders, or Spinal caseloads, in a surgical/theatre setting
• Proven ability to provide exemplary planned perioperative care
• Experience working in a surgical/theatre environment
• Motivated and capable of working in challenging yet rewarding environments

Working Hours: Shifts from Monday to Saturday, 07:30 to 18:00

Contract Type: Bank

We offer competitive rates for our bank colleagues, who work flexibly to cover busy periods, sickness, or leave. Benefits include weekly pay, shift enhancements (dependent on shift pattern), pension access, Blue Light Card discounts, wellbeing center access, free uniform, free DBS, and full induction including mandatory training.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on our heritage and values:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

For more information or an informal chat about career opportunities, please contact [e-mail].

Note: The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received, to streamline recruitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• As mentioned above

Experience

• As mentioned above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.