About this role
Job summary
Lead Theatre Practitioner Robotics
The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays. A mix of short and long days
Permanent contract
Competitive salary, plus benefits
Were looking for a Lead Theatre Practitioner Robotics to join our theatre team at The Harborne Hospital. Here, advanced technology sits alongside expert clinical care, creating a modern environment where precision and safety are at the centre of everything we do. As part of HCA Healthcare UK, you will be working in a purpose built hospital designed to support complex surgery, with robotics playing a key role in shaping how we deliver care now and into the future.
Main duties of the job
As a Lead Theatre Practitioner in Robotics, youll take on a highly visible role within the theatre team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective perioperative care while leading the development of robotic practice. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, including our partners at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, youll help ensure each surgical list runs smoothly and to the highest standard. Your day to day work will combine hands on clinical expertise with leadership, from optimising robotic systems and supporting complex procedures to building capability within the team and helping colleagues grow in confidence with advanced techniques.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Theatre Practitioner Robotics youll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays, increasing with service with the option to buy or sell leavePrivate healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution that increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced maternity and paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages at The PortlandA comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description Job responsibilities
Coordinate robotic theatre activity and support the safe delivery of surgical lists Act as the specialist for robotic systems, including set up, troubleshooting and optimisation Support and mentor colleagues to build capability across the theatre team Work with the Surgical Services Manager on workforce planning, training and service development Maintain a safe and compliant environment, with a focus on equipment readiness and aseptic practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC or HCPC Registered
Experience Essential
Significant experience in robotic assisted surgery, such as da Vinci systems Strong understanding of perioperative workflows within a robotic environment Proven ability to support, guide and develop colleagues in a theatre setting Commitment to delivering safe, high quality patient care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)