Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner
Position: Theatre Practitioner
Location: Kent
Pay: Up to £44,000 (dependant on experience) plus benefits and paid enhancements
Hours: Full time - Flexible working available
Contract: Permanent

MediTalent is looking for a Theatre Practitioner who specialises in theatre environments, such as scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics, to join our client's private hospital based in Kent.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within a modern private healthcare setting, providing a supportive environment where practitioners can enhance their skills and expertise.

In addition to career growth, the position offers a great work-life balance, ensuring that professionals can pursue their personal commitments and maintain well-being alongside their career advancements.

Candidate Requirements:

• Valid NMC/HCPC Pin: A valid pin from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.


• Relevant Experience in Theatre Settings: The successful is required to have experience in areas such as scrub nursing, recovery (post-operative care) and / or anaesthetic.


• Evidence of Professional Development: To be able to demonstrate you have engaged in continuous professional development (CPD), which could be from a previous job role or job placement.
  
  This could include additional certifications, attending training, or upskilling.


• Ability to Assess Patient Care Plans: You should be competent in reviewing and assessing patient care plans, which means understanding patient needs and making appropriate adjustments, and reporting concerns to senior staff members when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing Clinical Support in Operating Theatres: Direct involvement in assisting during surgeries or other procedures, which could include helping with anaesthesia, monitoring patients and / or assisting surgeons during operations.


• Setting Up and Manipulating Specialist Equipment: Assist with the preparation and handling of surgical tools, machinery, and medical equipment used during procedures.
  
  This may also involve maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.


• Assisting in Patient Collection, Transfer, and Positioning: Ensuring patients are safely collected from wards or preparation areas, transferred to operating rooms, and positioned correctly on the surgical table.
  
  This task involves careful coordination to avoid any harm to the patient during handling.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical skills with a dedication to evidence-based care.


• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior staff effectively.


• Proven organisational and leadership abilities to manage patient care and contribute to ward operations.

Apply today to join a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care in a modern, high-quality workplace.

Embrace the opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

Benefits:

• 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays


• Pension scheme with employer contributions


• Health benefits / staff discounts


• Life Assurance


• On Site parking


• Employee discounts


• Flu vaccinations


• Plus much more…

For more information, please apply with your CV!