Theatre Recovery Practitioner in Margate

We are growing our theatre teams! Are you an experienced and motivated Theatre Recovery Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?

Spencer Private Hospitals are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Theatre Recovery Practitioner to provide specialist care within our busy operating theatres.

The post holder will perform and assist in all aspects of surgical post-op recovery procedures to an expert level in line with personal competencies. The post holder will work with the surgical team in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care after surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal patients.

The Theatre Recovery Practitioner is clinically responsible to the Anaesthetics Lead- working under direction and supervision as a member of the surgical team.

Main duties of the job

To performoperating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead andassist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensurethe smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety inrecovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible andaccountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services inthe absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results requiredby the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and theefficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist inall recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line withpersonal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior teammembers and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gaincompetencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work withconsultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical careafter surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake amultiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited togeneral surgery, orthopaedics gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectalpatients.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positivepatient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient careacross all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

About us

Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.

Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being -

• Free on-site staff carparking
• Staff discount for treatments
• Investment in staff training
• Annual salary increment
• Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues

We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly know by the missive `the Garden of England. We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.

Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.

Job responsibilities

To performoperating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead andassist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensurethe smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety inrecovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible andaccountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services inthe absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results requiredby the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and theefficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist inall recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line withpersonal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior teammembers and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gaincompetencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work withconsultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical careafter surgery.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positivepatient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient careacross all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

Liaisonwith staffing agencies, other hospital departments, wards, porters

TheatreTeam Recovery for SPH sites mainly covering QEQM, with occasional travel toother sites should the service need

Workin close liaison with the Pre-Assessment staff

Key areas/Tasks:To work within the recognised role andframework as published by the Royal College of Surgeons for Surgical CarePractitioners and adhere to their voluntary code of conduct (RCS The surgicalteam 2014)

To provide competent, skilled assistanceto the operating surgeon during the post-operative period, undertaking advancedpractice and highly specialised skills required for a wide spectrum of cases.

To have specialist and expert knowledgeof human anatomy/physiology in relation to the surgery being undertaken.

Support and promote the development ofclinical capability within your team and its application in delivery of serviceoutputs.

Utilise appropriate tools, routines andbehaviours to coach and develop the capability of your team to do a littleevery day to improve and deliver exceptional care aligned to the SpencerHospitals strategic priority domains.

You willplay a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centredcare and maintaining professional standards within the post-operative theatresetting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking,experienced recovery practitioner who is ready to be part of a skilled team,with a family atmosphere.

Person Specification

Other

• Manual handling of patients and manoeuvring instrumentation and equipment
• Frequent unpleasant working conditions; contact with body fluids, foul linen daily
• Daily contact with substances hazardous to health
• Flexible to the needs of the business

Experience

• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice
• Catalyst for change
• Teaching and assessing/mentorship
• Knowledge of CQC
• Provide specialised emergency knowledge in a post-op setting
• Experience of working within a private setting
• Demonstrate competency in surgery/recovery/

Skills

• IT skills covering word and spreadsheet documents
• Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effective oral and written skills
• Ability to work as member of a team and lead accordingly
• Dealing with emergency situations within post operative theatre department
• Post registration theatre experience in NHS/private sector dealing with adults
• Occasional demands and interruptions management skills
• Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important
• Mentorship or equivalent

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with proven experience in an Acute setting
• NMC/HPC Registered
• Proven experience at a senior level

Personal Attributes

• Remain alert and focused for long periods of time
• Long periods of post-operative concentration

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.

£33,043.73 to £40,219.49 a yearDependent upon experience and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Annualised hours

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