Recovery Theatre Practitioner (FTC)
Role: Recovery Theatre Practitioner
Location: The London Bridge Hospital
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Saturday, 4 days per week (Occasional Saturdays)
Shifts: 7:00am-15:00pm, 13:00-21:00pm
Salary: Competitive + allowances
We are looking for a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.
London Bridge Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare group – a collection of award-winning hospitals and clinics that provide you with world-class private healthcare. Founded in 1968, we’ve been at the forefront of private medical care for over 50 years. We have 6 theatres across 2 floors, providing a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none. Our specialities include, Orthopaedic, ENT, Cardiac, Spinal, Liver, Neurology & Neuro Surgery.
Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues and experienced professionals. London Bridge has a successful track record of career progression, offering support and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge.
What you will do:
Responsible for providing post-operative care and monitoring for patients who have undergone surgical procedures.
Ensuring patients' safe and smooth transition from the operating room to the recovery area, closely monitoring their condition, and delivering expert post-operative care.
Observing for any signs of complications or adverse reactions to anaesthesia or surgery and taking immediate action.
Maintain precise and thorough patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
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 will bring:
Registered Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Current HCPC/NMC Registration
Experience working in Operating Theatre in Recovery.
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
Self motivated and able to work as part of a team.
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 Theatre Practitioner, 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
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
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.
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