Bank Theatre Practitioner; RN

Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner (RN) to join our friendly surgical team in The Aspen Centre on an hourly paid basis.

We're looking for someone who can promote best practices within their scope but who is aligned with our values. You'll put patients at the heart of everything you do, ensuring that patient safety and excellent clinical outcomes remain top priorities. In every interaction, you'll treat patients with the utmost respect, dignity, empathy, honesty, and compassion.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for visas ,therefore all candidates must have right to work in the UK.

As a Theatre Practitioner (RN) with Independent Health Group, your primary focus will be delivering safe, high-quality care to patients throughout their perioperative journey. You will play an active part in organising and delivering patient care within the Operating Theatre, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment with the multi-disciplinary team across the department and Independent Health Group.

Established in 2004, Independent Health Group(IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred careclose to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare inthe community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication topatient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament toour quality and commitment.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient.

Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment,where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. Weoperate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staffs professional and personal needs.

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make areal impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love towelcome you to our team.

Clinical Care

• Delivering Patient Care:
  Provide high-quality care throughout the perioperative process,adhering to Independent Health Group policies and procedures.
• Theatre List Coordination:
  Support efficient theatre list coordination, ensuring timely start and finish times to optimise workflow.
• Circulating Duties:
  Be proficient in circulating duties to effectively support Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) undertaking this role, ensuring smooth workflow and patient care.
• Equipment and Theatre Preparation:
  Ensure all required equipment and theatre preparations are completed in advance to prevent delays or cancellations. Additionally, planahead by ensuring equipment and sundries are stocked and available for subsequent lists, supporting efficient forward planning.
• Theatre Suite Hygiene:
  Maintain a clean and safe surgical environment, adhering to all relevant hygiene protocols, including daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Effective Communication:
  Provide support and reassurance to patients during local anaesthetic procedures, ensuring proper positioning, advocacy, andpost-operative care advice.
• Record-Keeping:
  
  Maintain accurate, timely, and reflective clinical records in both paper and digital formats via the Patient Administration System. Engage with new system sand processes as they are implemented.
• Upholding Patient Safety Standards:
  Adhere to WHO surgical safety guidelines and promotea culture of speaking up for safety. Utilise the "Stop the Line" toolto immediately address concerns to ensure patient safety issues are acknowledged, work is safely paused, and corrective action…