Assistant Theatre Practitioner

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ATP | Fitzwilliam Hospital & Boston West Hospital | Equivalent to Band 4 Salary

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre team at Fitzwilliam Hospital and Boston West Hospital and you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care while developing your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

Working alongside Registered Practitioners and Consultants, you will support the smooth running of theatres by undertaking delegated perioperative duties within an agreed competency framework across Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced theatre support worker or Assistant Practitioner looking to further develop their career within perioperative services.

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of safe, effective patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.
• Assist with theatre preparation, patient positioning, equipment checks and theatre turnaround activities.
• Work alongside the theatre team within Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery areas according to competence.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance.
• Support patient flow and theatre productivity.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and work within the scope of the ATP role and competency framework.
• Contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team environment.

What you'll bring with you

• ATP qualification.
• Theatre skills across Scrub, Anaesthetics and/or Recovery.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Flexible and positive attitude.
• A warm, considerate and empathetic character.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety.

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work Scheme available in partnership with Halfords
• Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us
Fitzwilliam Hospital in Peterborough and Boston West Hospital in Lincolnshire are part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and creating an environment where our people can develop, thrive and reach their full potential.

Apply now to join our Theatre Teams at Fitzwilliam Hospital and Boston West Hospital.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.