Lead Neuro / Spinal Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Lead Neuro / Spinal Scrub Theatre Practitioner
The Wellington Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shifts:4 or 5 days a week, Occasional Weekends.
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + allowances + Generous Golden Hello

We are looking for a Lead Theatre Practitioner with experience in Neuro / Spinal Complex cases to join our Theatre department at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The theatres across our facilities, provide a vibrant, exciting and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none. We are one of the first private hospitals in the UK to use an IMRI scanner for patients undergoing neurosurgery.

The Wellington Hospital provides the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery and spinal surgery,. They have 11 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 offer a Surgical First Assistant Course.

As a Lead Theatre Practitioner, you'll support individuals and teams to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care that is responsive to the needs of our patients. You will be a team player who is confident to run theatre lists and set up theatres, You will have an impressive level of Neuro knowledge and will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in the theatre setting.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• 3-5 years of Spinal experience
• Experience working with 1 or 2 Complex spinal cases including: ALIF, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, TLIF-Transforaminal , XLIF-eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, Intradural Lesions, Craniotomies.
• Neuro Experience (Essential)
• HCPC/NMC Registration
• Team Player
• Confident to set up theatres, run theatre lists and ask questions.
• To ensure safety for patients and colleagues
• Working as a team member in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives

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 Lead Theatre Practitioner at The Wellington you'll be eligible for:

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

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual