Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital
Senior Theatre Practitioner/Resus Lead
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Senior Theatre Practitioner & Resus Lead (RGN/ODP)
Location: Haywards Heath Hospital Contract Type: Permanent Department: Nursing Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience
About the Role
At Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, all our staff have the opportunity to feel truly valued while making a real difference in patient care. Combining high professional standards with a compassionate culture, we empower our teams to grow, excel, and deliver the highest quality services.
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital, you’ll bring clinical expertise, a commitment to patient safety, and a passion for peritheatre care. You’ll lead, mentor, and collaborate with colleagues to uphold excellence in perioperative care.
Key Responsibilities
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Patient Safety & Welfare:
- Prioritise patient safety, ensuring proactive reporting and management of concerns.
- Foster a safe working environment for all staff, patients, and visitors (within all policies and compliance frameworks).
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Governance & Compliance:
- Support quality governance activities, ensuring full compliance with:
- Nuffield Health’s Quality Governance Framework
- Relevant national standards (CQC, HIW, HIS Regulations, Professional Standards, and evidence-based guidelines).
- Uphold adherence to Fundamentals of Care principles.
- Support quality governance activities, ensuring full compliance with:
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Patient-Centred Care:
- Deliver kind, dignified, and compassionate care to patients and their families.
- Provide emotional support to assist patients through treatment experiences, fostering resilience.
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Team Collaboration & Leadership:
- Work closely with clinical colleagues to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Build strong interdisciplinary working relationships.
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Theatre Management:
- Assume leadership responsibility for operating theatre schedules, coordination and execution.
- Mentor and supervise junior practitioners to ensure high standards of care delivery.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- RGN or ODP registration with the appropriate regulatory body (HCPC).
- Experience:
- Post-registration experience in periheatre medicines or Orthodox Surgical Theatre Care.
- A track record demonstrating clinical acumen, teamwork, and flexibility.
- Attributes:
- Ethical integrity with a strong commitment to patient safety.
- Adaptability, focus, and initiative in fast-paced environments.
Benefits
Nuffield Health ensures staff not only thrive in their roles but also feel healthy and valued. Our flexible benefits package includes:
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- Free gym membership.
- Health and wellness assessments.
- Discounts on retail products tailored to your lifestyle.
- Competitive pension schemes.
- Additional perks aimed at improving work-life balance and personal well-being.
About Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital
Established in 1993, our Haywards Heath Hospital offers comprehensive care, from minor procedures to major surgical specialties, supported by:
- Three operating theatres, including a laminar flow facility.
- Advanced outpatient facilities, including a 3T MRI scanner.
- On-site pre-assessment clinics and physiotherapy services.
- Modern, clean, and well-designed premises, reflecting our unwavering focus on patient care and staff well-being.
We are proud of our reputation for consistently high standards of care, rooted in a supportive and collaborative team culture.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed as received. To guarantee consideration for this role, apply early. We reserve the right to close advertisements promptly if high volumes of suitable candidates are received.
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