Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Theatre Nurse/ODP to join our expanding Theatre team at The Westbourne Centre as a scrub, recovery and/or anaesthetic practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The Westbourne Centre focuses on day case hospital surgery. The Centre is one of the UK's largest independent clinics established in 2009 as part of a joint venture between 5 regional consultants and the global hospital company, Ramsay Healthcare.
As well as delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their theatre practice within different surgical specialities such as plastic/cosmetic surgery, minor orthopaedic surgery (including hand and foot surgery), general surgery & ophthalmic surgery.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Theatre Practitioner | The Westbourne Centre
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Theatre Nurse/ODP to join our expanding Theatre team at The Westbourne Centre as a scrub, recovery and/or anaesthetic practitioner.
The Westbourne Centre focuses on day case hospital surgery. The Centre is one of the UK's largest independent clinics established in 2009 as part of a joint venture between 5 regional consultants and the global hospital company, Ramsay Healthcare.
As well as delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their theatre practice within different surgical specialities such as plastic/cosmetic surgery, minor orthopaedic surgery (including hand and foot surgery), general surgery & ophthalmic surgery.
It is essential that the candidate will have:
Current medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environmentCurrent registration with the HCPC or NMC (UK) and ongoing CDPComprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards in a surgical environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and oralExcellent customer care skillsA good standard of computer literacyThe ability to work within a teamThe ability to time-manage effectivelyWillingness to be flexible during periods of low activity and work extra hours where required
In return we offer:
Competitive salary25 days' annual leave (pro rata for part time employees)Paid bank holidaysContributory pension schemeExcellent training and development opportunitiesFree on-site parking
About us
The Westbourne Centre is a private day surgery facility in the heart of the Edgbaston Medical Quarter in Birmingham. The Centre brings together a diverse group of clinical specialists and state-of-the-art facilities, enabling the highest quality procedures, treatments and patient experience for private, insured and NHS patients. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality care to all patients in a supportive caring environment.
The theatre department at The Westbourne Centre is expanding with more consultants joining the team and using the facilities.
The successful applicant will complement the current team, helping to ensure that efficient and individualised high quality patient care, is offered to our whole patient group.
The successful applicant will find a friendly, supportive group of clinicians and nurses, within which career progression and ongoing education are fully supported.
Successful candidates will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Hours of business at The Westbourne Centre are 8am - 8pm Monday to Saturday.
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service
We are committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Current medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environment
- Current registration with the HCPC or NMC (UK) and ongoing CDP
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards in a surgical environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Excellent customer care skills
- A good standard of computer literacy
- The ability to work within a team
- The ability to time-manage effectively
- Willingness to be flexible during periods of low activity and work extra hours where required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
53 Church Road, Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 3SJ