Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery

HCA Healthcare UK; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics and Recovery. You will join a busy perioperative team across a broad case mix, preparing patients for anaesthesia, assisting the anaesthetist, and delivering post-anaesthetic recovery in a collaborative environment.

We welcome either an ODP or Registered Nurse with current HCPC/NMC registration and post‑registration theatre experience, including a postgraduate anaesthetics qualification for

Qualifications

• Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification.
• Current HCPC or NMC registration.
• Post-registration theatre experience.
• Postgraduate anaesthetics course (for nurses) completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high standards of patient care in perioperative settings.
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia and provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist.
• Deliver safe post-anaesthetic care within the recovery environment.
• Work collaboratively across the theatre suite and support colleagues.

Skills

Theatre competence

Perioperative care

Education

Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification

HCPC or NMC registration

Post-registration theatre experience

Postgraduate anaesthetics course (for nurses)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and RecoveryCheshire, The Wilmslow HospitalFull time, 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 4 days per week, Monday to Saturday. Shift start times between 6am and 7am. 9.5 hour days. Overtime available, as well as occasional on call commitmentsPermanentCompetitive salaryWe’re looking for a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery to join our Theatre team at The Wilmslow Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. The Wilmslow Hospital is a modern private hospital at the heart of Cheshire, offering consultant led care, advanced diagnostics and surgical services across a wide range of specialties. With state of the art facilities, including dedicated theatres and recovery areas, we combine the resources of a leading healthcare provider with the close knit feel of a local hospital, creating an environment where colleagues are recognised, supported and encouraged to grow.As a Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics and Recovery, you’ll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high quality perioperative care across a broad case mix. Working within specialties including ophthalmology, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and gynaecology, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise in both routine and complex procedures. From preparing patients for anaesthesia and supporting the anaesthetist during surgery, to providing skilled post anaesthetic care in recovery, your role will be varied, hands on and rewarding. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning, with opportunities to broaden your skills across different specialities and disciplines.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Deliver consistently high standards of patient care using evidence based practiceAssess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care throughout the perioperative journeyPrepare patients for anaesthesia and provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetistDeliver safe and effective post anaesthetic care within the recovery environmentWork collaboratively across the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and supporting colleaguesWhat you’ll bring:Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualificationCurrent HCPC or NMC registrationPost registration experience within a theatre environmentProven experience in anaesthetics and recoveryCompletion of a postgraduate anaesthetics course (for nurses)Why HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.