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Location

Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

A leading independent hospital for elective healthcare is now looking for an experienced Theatre Nurse (RN Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join their Theatre Department as a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery considered). Rated “Good” in all areas, the hospital offers routine and complex interventions across a broad range of specialties for patients from Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and beyond.

With 3 operating theatres plus an Ambulatory Care Unit and close ties to enhanced imaging and pathology services on-site, the department performs diverse procedures including:

• Complex orthopaedic surgeries
• Cosmetic procedures for weight loss and aesthetic purposes
• Ophthalmic surgeries for glaucoma and cataracts, and
• Other specialties such as ENT, OMF, gastroenterology, gynae, urology & oncology.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner , you will join and act as a role model for a team that works hard to make sure each procedure goes as safely and smoothly as possible – as reflected in the hospital’s excellent patient satisfaction scores. Led by one of the Top 10 Health & Social Care Companies to Work For in 2023, you can rest assured that you will be offered ongoing opportunities for further professional growth, the right work-life balance for you and your family, and enhanced support for your own health and wellbeing in return. This is a permanent, full-time (37.5h) position for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with a mixed shift pattern. Person specification :

• (Essential) Registration either with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or the HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner, ODP)
• (Essential) Relevant ILS and mentorship qualifications
• (Essential) Evidence of further CPD within a relevant theatre specialty
• (Essential) A broad level of theatre experience to include orthopaedics

Benefits & enhancements include :

• Private healthcare schemes, covering pre-existing conditions, optical & dental
• Sector-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl.
  accredited training, industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
• Friends & Family hospital discounts
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with length of service)
• Enhanced benefits for new parents
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Employee reward and recognition schemes
• Company pension scheme
• And more!

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Salary

£42k per annum