Senior Theatre Practitioner-Scrub

Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £34000 - £39000 per annum
Reference J335112
Date Published over 3 years ago
Senior Theatre Practitioner-Scrub

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of London's privately owned independent hospitals. This hospital is a large acute facility that offers treatment across wide range of multi-speciality surgical and medical care with the main areas being orthopaedics, gynaecology, gastroenterology and general surgery. They have an available opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner-Scrub to work in the Theatre department of the hospital with excellent experience, skills and knowledge. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working alongside the Theatre Manager as the Senior Theatre Practitioner you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the right standards of care to all patients who are undergoing surgical procedures. Your day to day will involve preparing the equipment and instruments according to the needs of the patient and the surgeon's specifications, updating the surgeon's preference cards, ensuring all equipment is checked prior to use, reporting any faults immediately. As the Senior Theatre Practitioner will have a strong ability to plan ahead and co-ordinate the use of supplies, ensuring everything is used appropriately and safely. You will monitor the patient's condition throughout the procedure and communicate effectively when required with other colleagues involved in the procedure. You will be responsible for coordinating all mandatory checks prior to surgery, during and pre wound closure. Part of your role as the Senior Theatre Practitioner is also being responsible for stock control, drug of fluid administration, ensuring accidents or complaints are recorded accurately and contributing to implementing changes in policy or procedure.


EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nursing Degree or Operating Department Practitioner
NMC Registration or HCPC Registration


REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• have at least 2+ years' experience working in Theatre as a Scrub Nurse or ODP
• Be competent in range of specialities including orthopaedics, gynaecology, general surgery and gastroenterology
• Have a strong ability to be a mentor to junior members of staff and the ability to delegate when required.
• Have an innate attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.


REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Counselling Service
• Subsidised Meals

DETAILS:
Location:London
Job-Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,000-£39,000

CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail Ref IND MAN


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.