Lead Theatre Practitioner - Endoscopy

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Blackburn is seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner for their Endoscopy department. The successful candidate will lead high-quality care delivery, ensure adherence to patient safety protocols, and possess a strong clinical leadership background. Applicants should have significant theatre experience and be NMC or HCPC registered. This is a full-time position requiring a flexible shift pattern with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a theatre environment required.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of patient-centred care in the Endoscopy department.
• Ensure patient safety checks are performed.
• Provide leadership and supervision for staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient safety protocols

Infection control

Endoscopy

Mentorship skills

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Approved anaesthetic course

ENB 998 or mentorship course

Job description

Overview

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Endoscopy department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.
• Ensure that 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.
• Support the development and assessment of competencies within the team, promoting continuous professional development.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.
• Raise concerns where standards of care or safeguarding protocols are not met, in line with Circle Health Group policy.

Job details

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Competitive Salary (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain\'s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

About us

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.

We are passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Person Specification

Experience

• Applicants should meet the following criteria:
• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers.
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.
• ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
• Approved / recognised anaesthetic course.
• Must have experience in Endoscopy and JAG.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Beardwood Hospital - Circle Health Group