Theatre Recovery Practitioner

To perform

operating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead and

assist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensure

the smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety in

recovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible and

accountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services in

the absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results required

by the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and the

efficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist in

all recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line with

personal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team

members and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain

competencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work with

consultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care

after surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake a

multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited to

general surgery, orthopaedics gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal

patients.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positive

patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care

across all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

To perform

operating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead and

assist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensure

the smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety in

recovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible and

accountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services in

the absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results required

by the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and the

efficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist in

all recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line with

personal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team

members and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain

competencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work with

consultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care

after surgery.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positive

patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care

across all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

Liaison

with staffing agencies, other hospital departments, wards, porters

Theatre

Team Recovery for SPH sites mainly covering QEQM, with occasional travel to

other sites should the service need

Work

in close liaison with the Pre-Assessment staff

Key areas/Tasks

To work within the recognised role and

framework as published by the Royal College of Surgeons for Surgical Care

Practitioners and adhere to their voluntary code of conduct (RCS The surgical

team 2014)

To provide competent, skilled assistance

to the operating surgeon during the post-operative period, undertaking advanced

practice and highly specialised skills required for a wide spectrum of cases.

To have specialist and expert knowledge

of human anatomy/physiology in relation to the surgery being undertaken.

Support and promote the development of

clinical capability within your team and its application in delivery of service

outputs.

Utilise appropriate tools, routines and

behaviours to coach and develop the capability of your team to do a little

every day to improve and deliver exceptional care aligned to the Spencer

Hospitals strategic priority domains.

You will

play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred

care and maintaining professional standards within the post-operative theatre

setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking,

experienced recovery practitioner who is ready to be part of a skilled team,

with a family atmosphere.

Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.

Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being -

We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly know by the missive `the Garden of England. We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.

Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.

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