At Benenden we’re proud of our Outstanding CQC status and we want you to be too. You will be a valued member of the team and will have the opportunity to develop your supervision/training skills of junior staff, theatre list management skills, budgetary management and managerial accountability skills under the supervision of the Theatre Manager.
About us
We have an opportunity for a patient focused registered Senior Theatre Practitioner to take responsibility for planning and implementing high standards of perioperative care for our patients.
About the role
Our Ambulatory Care Unit looks after patients requiring a range of procedures across multiple specialities as well as supporting Endoscopy and is linked closely with our main theatres providing ample opportunity to develop skills and knowledge or consolidate existing ones.
- Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients in the perioperative phase
- Accurately enter patient information on IT systems
- Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
- Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs
- Assist in endoscopy when required
Skills and experience required
- First Level Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP
- Post registration education in a relevant speciality
- Basic Phlebotomy
- ECG monitoring
- Excellent organisational planning
- Strong communication, and interpersonal skills
- You will also need a highly patient centred and team approach to your work.
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the Application Form found here
Then please send this application form, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Claire Coupe – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.