About this role
Job summary Spire Washington Hospital are looking for an experienced Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their theatre team on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
Act as anaesthetic assistantPrepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimumAdministering local anaestheticsAssess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseloadDevelop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.Assist in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs in an extremely busy departmentPrepping the recovery bays and of course, looking after patients after their surgeryProvide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious informationPromoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements
About us Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite.
Job description Job responsibilities
Anaesthetics and Recovery Practitioner | Theatres | Competitive Salary | Washington | Permanent
Spire Washington Hospital are looking for an experienced Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their theatre team on a permanent basis. The role will provide excellent care and require the post holder to participate and contribute to proving services within the Theatre Unit.
Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite.
Duties and responsibilities;
Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology.
Act as anaesthetic assistantPrepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimumAdministering local anaestheticsAssess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseloadDevelop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.Assist in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs in an extremely busy departmentPrepping the recovery bays and of course, looking after patients after their surgeryProvide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious informationPromoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements Who we're looking for;
An interest in development and progression is encouraged and reinforced, offering the opportunity to complete the surgical first assist course and specialise within the surgical areas on offer. Our onsite education team will keep you up to date with BLS and ILS and you will be provided with your ALS training.
Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualificationOperating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experienceExperience of working in teams and with minimum supervisionODP qualificationHCPC or NMC registrationAt least 2 years scrub experience Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience
Experience Essential
At least 2 years scrub experience Anaesthetics & Recovery Experience
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.
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Picktree Lane
Washington
NE38 9JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)