Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics / Recovery

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery – Lancashire – Full Time – Permanent – £25,000 – £27,000

Our client, part of a group of leading health care providers in the UK, are looking for a Theatre Practitioner with anaesthetics and recovery experience to join their busy team in Lancashire.

This role will involve;
– Providing safe and quality care for patients during the peri-operative phase of care
– Assisting the Anaesthetist
– Preparing the anaesthetics trolley for the day’s surgery
– Working through to recovery; recovering patients from a variety of elective procedures
– Recognising a deteriorating patient
– Ensuring a safe transfer of the patient back to the ward and ensuring a complete hand over to ward staff
– Assisting with the smooth running of theatres through effective team work and assisting junior members of the team
– Leading by example through ensuring best practice is applied at all times

The successful candidate will be an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with anaesthetics qualifications and a valid NMC or HPC registration. You must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.

The salary for this position is £30,000 – £32,400 and benefits include 25 days holiday, healthcare and contributory pension scheme. This full time permanent position will be working 37.5 hours per week on a shift pattern to include some weekend and evening work. No night shifts. On call may be required after a qualifying period.

This role is based in Lancashire and is commutable from Blackburn, Darwen, Oswaldtwistle, Rishton, Wilpshire, Great Harwood, Accrington, Bamber Bridge, Burnley, Clitheroe and Preston.

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