Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Operating Department Practitioner | Recovery Nurse |Operating Department | Southend | Equivalent to Band 6 |Full Time Our client has 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 Wellesley has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, 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, perioperative risks and their wellbeing. 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