Perioperative Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery at Spire Healthcare Group plc

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anaesthetic Assistance, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Recovery Care, Local Anaesthetic Administration, Theatre Preparation, Perioperative Care, Clinical Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Anaesthetics and Recovery Practitioner | Theatres | Competitive Salary | Washington | Permanent Spire Washington Hospital are looking for an experienced Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their theatre team on a permanent basis. The role will provide excellent care and require the post holder to participate and contribute to proving services within the Theatre Unit. Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite. Duties and responsibilities; Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology. * Act as anaesthetic assistant * Prepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum * Administering local anaesthetics * Assess patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload * Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing. * Assist in the delivery of care to meet the patient’s needs in an extremely busy department * Prepping the recovery bays and of course, looking after patients after their surgery * Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information * Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements Who we're looking for An interest in development and progression is encouraged and reinforced, offering the opportunity to complete the surgical first assist course and specialise within the surgical areas on offer. Our onsite education team will keep you up to date with BLS and ILS and you will be provided with your ALS training. * Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification * Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience * Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision * ODP qualification * HCPC or NMC registration * At least 2 years scrub experience Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Free Bupa wellness screening * Private medical insurance * Life assurance Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving at laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Responsibilities

The practitioner will assist patients undergoing various elective procedures by acting as an anaesthetic assistant and preparing the operating theatre. They are also responsible for managing patient recovery bays and developing appropriate care plans based on perioperative risks.