Senior Theatre Practitioner

KIMS Hospital; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Grove Green is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary Theatres team. In this full-time role, you will act as a scrub practitioner for surgical procedures, lead and mentor junior staff, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced registered Nurse or ODP with a commitment to professional development. Benefits include a competitive salary, private health insurance, and 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

Free Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

Life Assurance

Annual Flu Vaccination

Free Eye Test

Flexible working options

Relocation packages available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scrub, anaesthetics, and/or recovery.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for surgical procedures.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare operating rooms for surgery.

Skills

Scrub Practitioner experience

Leadership and mentoring

Effective communication

Patient care assessment

Education

Registered Practitioner (Nurse or ODP)

Job description

This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, working 3 days, between Monday and Saturday 07:30-18.00. You will work 1 Saturday per month.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
• Communicating effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
• Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required. To include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources and minimal waste.
• Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care and evaluating outcomes.

Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking to progress your career? Are you passionate about perioperative care with a desire to lead and mentor others? Do you want to develop your career your way?

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our AfPP accredited Theatres team as a Senior Theatre Practitioner. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will be a key member of our multi‑disciplinary Theatres team, working to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and safety for patients within the theatre unit whilst mentoring junior staff. This role is ideally suited to a registered practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with proven experience working in scrub, anaesthetics and / or recovery, who is looking to progress their perioperative career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
• Relocation packages available

Employer Statement

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That's why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.