Senior Paediatric Theatre Practitioner
Role: Senior Paediatric Theatre Practitioner
Site: Paediatric Outpatients - 84 Harley Street, London
Full time permanent: 37.5hrs per week. Monday – Friday – the service is open between 08:30-17:00
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We’re looking for a Senior Paediatric Theatre Practitioner to join our Outpatient team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC
84 Harley street outpatients is part of the Portland Hospital. The department treats both Adult/paediatric patients with a focus on paediatric plastics, this includes paediatric minor ops, baby circumcisions and tongue ties and paediatric lasers treatment.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our Paediatric outpatients Plastic team Department. The nurse will work alongside the outpatient’s plastics and nursing team to ensure the smooth running of the department. The successful applicant will work closely with the multidisciplinary team supporting the care of patients who could be under the care of any of our consultants. The successful candidate will assist the daily running of the nurse led plastic dressing clinic and minor procedure lists.
The successful individual will maintain effective communication channels between patient who have undergone paediatric minor ops procedures.
Applications are welcome from nurses that have experience within wound care settings and have a keen interest in the management of simple and complex wounds applying expert knowledge of the wound healing process, any outpatients or minor ops paediatric experience is also valuable.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain the clinical area so that it is safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff
To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions.
Assist in the organisation of the nurse’s clinic diary to ensure smooth and efficient appointments.
The management of patients wound care with and without supervision.
Assist with minor procedures undertaken within the department under local anaesthesia.
Responsible for the collection of specimens for laboratory and follow up results as needed.
Assisting with clinical procedures and following up care of the patient.
Chaperone when required to protect the interests of patients and colleagues, preserving patient’s privacy & dignity.
Ensures all documentation meets the standards of the NMC, Legal and Company guidance for Record keeping
Contribute to the collection and record data for audit purposes.
Take charge of the outpatient’s plastics unit and manage patient flow safely and efficiently
Manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure that tailored care plans are in place for all patients in the designated clinical area.
Skills & Experience
NMC registered – Children's register essential, dual children and adult registered desirable
Previous experience working within paediatric outpatients and with some wound care knowledge and have a keen interest in the treatment of post-surgical wounds and non-surgical wounds.
Previous work within a paediatric plastic surgery setting either as an inpatient nurse or clinic environment would be advantageous and/or paediatric theatre/minor ops work.
The ability to work autonomously in the paediatric dressing clinic.
Early recognition of clinical problems and report or take appropriate action.
Ability to develop good working relations with clinicians working in the department and all other service providers.
Effective in all forms of communication to patients and family in relation to ongoing care and advice following treatment.
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.
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
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.
For more information get in touch with Alex directly. alexandra.maslen@hcahealthcare.co.uk