Overview

Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics 
The Chiltern Hospital                   
Full Time - Permanent
Salary: up to £36,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) 

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Circle Health 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.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the hospital Theatre Department.

This is a full time role at 37.5 hours a week across flexible shift patterns, covering earlies, lates, and long days, Monday to Saturdays .

What we offer?

• Significant investment in your learning and development, from short courses to industry recognised qualifications in everything from clinical skills to leadership
• Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
• The autonomy and support to make influential, necessary decisions
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, lead a team, and deliver quality care across a range of services
• Anaesthetics Duties: 
  Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate anaesthetic equipment, emergency drugs and 
  consumables for a wide range of operative procedures incorporating various types of anaesthesia.
• Conduct mandatory patient safety checks in conjunction with the team and according to policy, 
  including ‘pause’ prior to administration of regional anaesthesia.
  Assist the Anaesthetist throughout the perioperative phase of care.
  Assist the Anaesthetist in monitoring the patient’s condition throughout the procedure, taking 
  appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
  Work as part of the operating team to provide safe quality care to the patient throughout the procedure.
  Recovery Duties
  Assemble, prepare and check the appropriate recovery equipment, consumables and drugs to ensure 
  appropriate and safe care of the patient during immediate post-operative phase of care 
  The ability to coordinate the use of supplies and additional equipment during the immediate post operative phase of care ensuring the equipment is used appropriately and safely 
  Assist the anaesthetist during the immediate post-operative phase of care as and when required 
  Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the phase of care, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning 
  Proactively monitor the patient’s level of discomfort/pain and take appropriate action to ensure the 
  patient is comfortable
   

What we require? 

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration
• 12 Months experience in a theatre setting is desirable but not essential.
• 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.
  ALS Previous qualification in healthcare desirable

Benefits and rewards:

• 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

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. 

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

#CHGtheatres