Senior Theatre Practitioner, Anaesthetics - Queen Mary's Hospital

Job overview

The Theatre team at Queen Mary’s Hospital, is extremely proud of their unit, and over the years the team have been instrumental in the development of the new Dartford & Gravesham Planned Care Centre.

The clinical services supported by the unit are going from strength to strength, and the Trust’s service requirements have seen an increase from 2 theatres, to now operating 7 theatres. Two of these theatres are being utilized by Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King's College NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust as part of the ‘Healthcare Alliance’.

We are currently seeking Senior Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners with anaesthetic experience to enhance our Theatre Team. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to advance both their clinical and leadership skills. The candidates should be proactive and confident practitioners who are able to commit to this dynamic role and navigate the changing demands of today’s healthcare environment.

For further information about the job description, main responsibilities and if you wish to arrange for an Informal visit please contact Christine Hunt at [email protected].

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship.  All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work in Queen Marys Hospital, Main Theatres and has responsibility for the assessment and development of programmes of care, including monitoring standards of care. In addition, the post holder carries responsibility for deployment, supervision and teaching of multidisciplinary clinical staff and learners.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and progressive team, where personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, offering a wide range of career development opportunities, including academic professional development and Trust wide clinical support and training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder is expected to participate in the delivery of perioperative patient care, providing expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives whilst they are under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Departmental Coordinator.

To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Unit complement.

To act as a clinical resource within the Unit and across the Division as necessary.

To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.

Participate in cross site working where necessary.  Carry out other duties, as may be required by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust which fall within the grading of the post.

If you are committed to delivering excellence and a high quality patient focused service within the theatre environment, then we would like to hear from you.

Please see attached job description for more information.