Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner | Flexible shifts, no nights | Band 5/6 equivalent | Oadby, Leicester | Full Time or part time available | Funded SFA Course available. Spire Leicester Hospital are expanding the scope of services we offer our patients and are looking for experienced Theatre Practitioners to join our established team. Founded in 1989, Spire Leicester is a high performing hospital with a great track record in superior patient care. We practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging, and diagnostic technology, meaning we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures in specialist fields like orthopaedics and cancer care. Duties and responsibilities Working as part of this large and well established supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, max fax, dental, plastics, pain management, orthopaedic, gynaecology and urology. * Prepare patients for surgery and reassure them * Caring for patients after surgery recovering from sedation * Review patient charts and confirm data * Ensure medical equipment needed for surgery is available * Follow surgeon's directions * Pass medical equipment/s to the surgeon * Monitor patient's condition during surgery 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. * Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner * Orthopaedic Scrub experience would be advantageous * Minimum of 3 years' experience within theatres * Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision * ODP qualification * HCPC or NMC registration Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 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 Please see the attached benefits leaflet under ''additional information'' for more details. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Hannah Radford on 077 252 08712 or Hannah.radford@spirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Employment Type: FULL_TIME