Associate Theatre Practitioner | Harpenden | Full time | Competitive Salary | Ongoing support and training
We are excited to be offering a new position within our Theatre department for an Associate Theatre Practitioner to join us and provide surgical support to the perioperative team, providing exemplary care within the operating suite. This post will include scrub duties for cases deemed to be within the workers competence.
This is a full time position working long days between the hours of 7:30am and 9pm however some flexibility can be considered for the right candidate. We can offer a great work/life balance as we do not work night shifts and weekends are on a rota basis.
Spire Harpenden Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from London and its northern counties - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. As the largest employer in Harpenden, the hospital prides itself in offering excellence in clinical quality, customer service and cleanliness. We have 5 state of the art Theatres and modern Surgical and Day Care Wards covering all major surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, plastics and medical patients amongst others.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of a registered perioperative practitioner, the ATP will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon in the operating theatre scrub role for procedures in which they have been assessed as competent, from a narrow focus of minor elective procedures in the agreed scope of practice
- Prepare, supply and maintain all necessary instrumentation and equipment for the specified operative procedure / theatre list
- Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team: disconnect and safely remove equipment as required
- Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturer’s instructions
- Prepare sterile trolleys and ensure all instrumentation is correct and accounted for, pre, intra and post-operative procedure
- Undertake surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures aseptically, in accordance with guidance
- Assisting in skin preparation and draping of the surgical field
- Assist registered practitioner in preparation of medicines required during surgery in line with local agreement
.Who we're looking for:
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- Flexible working within shift duties
- To have relevant ATP qualification
- Possess the mandatory training requirements for the role including infection control and health and safety competencies
- Awareness of infection control
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
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 in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Louise Tankard on louise.tankard@spirehealthcare.com
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
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