A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
A new role has opened up for a Theatre Practitioner in SACH.
The successful applicate needs to be a team member able to work in a multidisciplinary team, with good communication skills.
We are a small team who work closely together, supporting each other and teaching each other.
The hours are 8 – 21.00 three days a week, weekdays.
Sometimes there is the possibility to do Bank work at the weekends. We are an elective site so there is no emergency cover over night.
*Please note you will need to have a registered NMC Pin and have passed your OSCE as we do not currently provide training for OSCE. If you do not have a valid registered pin or OSCE, your application will be rejected*
You will have to circulate and scrub for operations; you will need to learn about instruments and machines used in the operating department.
You will have to make mathematical calculations to give drugs.
You will have to have computer skills and good communication skills.
You will need empathy, discretion and professionalism to care for patients.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Organising, preparing of the operating theatre and relevant equipment pertinent to the operative list/schedule.
Assist the surgeon with the surgical intervention including safe handling of surgical instruments, drains and dressings.
Ensure that they are competent in surgical intervention, which should include periodical updating within the surgical arena.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025