Perioperative Practitioner

Spire Healthcare Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension (employer and employee) with ]

Spire for You discounts

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner or ODP to join our theatre team in Recovery/Anaesthetics. We welcome candidates with substantial Recovery experience and encourage applicants who wish to work exclusively in Recovery.

Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, this private hospital offers modern facilities and a supportive environment for career development. We are particularly interested in Recovery experience; dual-trained Anaesthetic and Recovery

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered ODP or NMC-registered Nurse required.
• Recent experience in Recovery/PACU environment.
• Dual-trained in Anaesthetics or scrub is desirable.
• ILS or ALS qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care within the Recovery Unit.
• Monitor, assess and care for patients during the immediate post-operative period.
• Recognise and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Work collaboratively with Anaesthetic, Surgical and Theatre teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Where appropriately trained, support Anaesthetic duties within theatres.
• Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety and infection prevention practices.

Skills

Recovery experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC-registered ODP

NMC-registered Nurse

Job description

Theatre Practitioner/ODP | Recovery/Anaesthetics | Spire Shawfair Park Hospital | Permanent | Full and Part-Time Hours Available | Excellent Salary and Benefits Package

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner or ODP to join our theatre team. We are particularly interested in candidates with Recovery experience.

We welcome applications from candidates with substantial Recovery experience. Although dual-trained Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioners are preferred, candidates wishing to work exclusively within Recovery are encouraged to apply.

Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is a purpose-built private hospital offering a wide range of diagnostic, surgical and outpatient services. The hospital is equipped with modern facilities and advanced technology, providing colleagues with an excellent environment in which to develop their careers whilst delivering exceptional standards of patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care within the Recovery Unit.
• Monitor, assess and care for patients during the immediate post-operative period.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Work collaboratively with Anaesthetic, Surgical and Theatre teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Where appropriately trained, support Anaesthetic duties within theatres.
• Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety and infection prevention practices.

Who We're Looking For

Essential

• HCPC-registered ODP or NMC-registered Nurse.
• Recent experience working within a Recovery/PACU environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Dual-trained experience in Anaesthetics or scrub
• Experience within an independent healthcare setting.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We are committed to supporting our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, recognition and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing Date: To streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.