Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Operating Department Practitioner | Recovery Nurse |Operating Department | Southend | Equivalent to Band 6 |Full Time We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner / ODP/Registered Nurse with a focus on Recovery, to join our experienced and dynamic team. Working with a wide variety of specialisms you will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and supportive environment. The Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from across Essex. The Hospital has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT. They have a Theatre refurbishment planned for Spring 2019 to further upgrade our theatre environment and bringing cutting edge technology to our hospital. Duties and responsibilities The Hospital covers a wide variety of surgical procedures; you will assist in Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism. As a Theatre Practitioner you will assess patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, and develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, preoperative risks and their well being. Requirements Ideally you will be a Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with Recovery experience and be used to working in teams with minimum supervision. Competent across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through a practitioner qualification, additional training is also desirable . Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park