International Spinal Scrub Senior 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
We are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with experience in 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 advanced equipment and technology is second to none.
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, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. The hospital has 11 theatres across 3 buildings covering multiple surgical specialties.
The appointed candidate will be part of a large theatre team of 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 offering a Surgical First Assistant Course.
As a Senior 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, with an impressive level of spinal knowledge and a minimum of 3 years' experience working in the theatre setting at a senior level.
What you’ll bring:
* HCPC Registration or NMC Registration (OSCE ready) is a MUST
* English Level Exam (IELT/OET) passed at the required level or equivalent
* Minimum of 3 years of Neuro or Spinal experience at a Senior Theatre Practitioner level
* 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.
* Confident to set up theatres, run theatre lists and ask questions.
* 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.
What support can you expect as an international theatre practitioner nurse joining HCA UK?
* Support with applying for visa and sponsorship
* Flight to the UK
* Free 3 months’ accommodation
* Transfer from airport to accommodation on arrival
* £100 Supermarket Voucher
* Free 1-month travel card
* Welcome package worth £200 (containing toiletries, kitchenware and food)
* If you are a Theatre Nurse by background, we will cover your OSCE related training costs, exam and your final NMC fee payment too.
Youth Mobility Visa (Tier 5):
We welcome applications for those eligible to work in the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme.
The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) allows young people to come and experience life in the United Kingdom for up to two years.
Applicants from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, Andorra, Iceland, Japan, Monaco, San Marino and Uruguay can qualify for this scheme.
If you need more information about this scheme please click on the following:
https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/eligibility
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has 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.
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.
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