Perioperative Practitioner

Harpenden

2 weeks ago

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Perioperative Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub | Permanent | Harpenden | Full time | £41,925 + great benefits
Spire Harpenden Hospital are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our established, high performing theatre team and perform scrub duties covering general surgery and urology.
This is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.
To apply for this post, you must have experience in major orthopaedics and/or general robotic surgery.
Duties and responsibilities:

General scrub duties covering multiple specialities including major ortho
You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs.
You will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant others
You will also develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security and infection control, lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
Who we're looking for:
Operating Department Practitioner or RN with Scrub Experience
ODP or RN qualification
HCPC or NMC registration
Major ortho experience is essential
Surgical robotics experience would be a distinct advantage
Surgical First Assistant - Desirable
Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
Benefits
We offer employees 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
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward

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