Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

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Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedics| KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Full Time 10 Month FTC | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

Are you an experienced theatre practitioner looking to advance your career?

Due to a growth in service we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Senior Registered Practitioner (Theatre Nurse or ODP) to join our AfPP accredited perioperative team as a Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner for Orthopaedic Surgery.

You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, working primarily as a scrub practitioner but with flexibility to cover either Anaesthetics or Recovery when required.

This role is ideally suited to a senior registered practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with proven experience working as a scrub practitioner in orthopaedic surgery, who is looking to progress their perioperative career to lead and mentor junior staff.

Your working hours will be 4 days per week working between Monday and Saturday 07:30 – 18:00.  This is a 10 month fixed term contract that has the possibility of being extended or becoming a permanent role.

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Role Responsibilities

As a Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner you will:

  • Working as the lead member of the scrub team you will ensure a high standard of clinical care and safety for patients within the theatre unit.
  • To provide clinical leadership to junior staff, deputising for the deputy theatre manager when necessary.
  • Communicating effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
  • Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required. To include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources and minimal waste.
  • Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care and evaluating outcomes.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP).
  • Have post registration clinical experience as a Recovery practitioner in an acute hospital (NHS or Private)
  • Be proficient in providing assistance during a wide range of general surgical lists.
  • Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

  • Have a post graduate clinical qualification in a specialty or as First Assistant.

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we care about our staff. We support our staff in building a career and encourage them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, and our personalised development plans let you design your career your way and operate at your full potential. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
  • Relocation packages available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 telephone or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 2nd May 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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