Lead Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Applicants should meet the following criteria: * Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration. * Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, over view of leading other. * First surgical assistant certificate * Additional skills in recovery and anaesthetics. * ILS. * Mentorship qualification * Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. * Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems. * Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations. * Scrub Nurse with experience in all or some of the following specialisms – ENT, Orthopaedic, General surgery and Neuro. Duties of this role include: * To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department. * To lead and manage a team, coordinating staff training needs and resource requirements within a peri-operative function or surgical specialty. * Assist in the delivery of patient care. * Contribute to quality improvement. * Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self. * Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice. * Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly. * Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors. * Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time. * Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures. Salary & Benefits Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: * 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service * Private Pension Scheme * Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions * Friends & Family Hospital Discounts * Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay * Non-contributory life insurance * Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits * Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing * Employee recognition programmes * Industry leading training and development opportunities