Job Description
Associated Theatre Practitioners | Theatre | Regency – Macclesfield | Band 4 depending on experience| Spire Regency, Macclesfield are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Associated Theatre Practitioners to join our high performing Theatre Team. With a focus on orthopaedic scrub, this is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level. This unmissable role offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the regions most experienced consultants, covering varied and diverse cases. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care.We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Duties and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of a registered perioperative practitioner, the ATP will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon in the operating theatre scrub role for procedures in which they have been assessed as competent, from a narrow focus of minor elective procedures in the agreed scope of practice Prepare, supply and maintain all necessary instrumentation and equipment for the specified operative procedure / theatre list Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team: disconnect and safely remove equipment as required Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturer’s instructions Prepare sterile trolleys and ensure all instrumentation is correct and accounted for, pre, intra and post-operative procedure Undertake surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures aseptically, in accordance with guidance Assisting in skin preparation and draping of the surgical field Assist registered practitioner in preparation of medicines required during surgery in line with local agreement Who we're looking for: Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene Flexible working within shift duties To have relevant ATP qualification Possess the mandatory training requirements for the role including infection control and health and safety competencies Awareness of infection control We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Flexibility to maximise your work life balance ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance A great team, all dedicated to being the best More information on our range of benefits is included in the attached leaflet. We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.