Cardiac Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Hca Cancer Network; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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The Wellington Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 4 or 5 days a week, Monday-Saturday.
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + allowances + Golden Hello

We are looking for a Scrub Theatre Practitioner with Cardiac experience to join our Theatre department at The Wellington Hospital and support our growing Cardiac Theatre Team and Service.

The Wellington Hospital provides the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, orthopaedics, Gastroenterology and cancer care. They have 13 Theatres across 3 buildings covering multiple surgical specialties. Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues, experienced professionals. The Wellington Hospital has a successful track record of career progression, offering support, and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge. Including offering a Surgical First Assistant Course.

What you will do:

1. Work in both Theatres and Cardiac Cath Labs.
2. Prepare and maintain the sterile field, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
3. Monitor and manage the patient’s condition during surgery, anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
4. Provide high-quality care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.
5. Ensure accurate documentation of perioperative care and any interventions performed.

What You will bring:

1. Registered Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
2. Current NMC Pin / HCPC Registration.
3. Experience scrubbing for Cardiac cases in an Operating Theatre.
4. Effective communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner at The Wellington you’ll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
2. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
3. Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
4. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.