Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub
Job Description
Job summary
Senior Theatre Practitioner | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.
Theatre Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Anaesthetic Practitioner | Orthopaedic Scrub | ODP | Mentorship
Ready to take your Theatre Practitioner career to the next level? If you're experienced in Orthopaedic Scrub and eager to develop your career in a modern, supportive environment, we want you!
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you'll be a vital part of our dynamic Theatres team, delivering top-notch clinical care while mentoring junior staff.
This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) offers flexibility with 3 shifts between Monday and Saturday, 07:45 - 17:45, plus 1 Saturday per month.
If you're passionate about perioperative care and have a drive to lead and mentor others apply today.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:
- Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
- Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
- Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
- Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
- Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.
About us
About KIMS Hospital
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.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following 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
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.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
- Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
- Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
- Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
Desirable
- Post registration clinical experience in Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private) within the last 18 months.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
KIMS Hospital
Address
K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5FT
