Senior Theatre Practitioner

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Date: 1 week ago
City: Milton Keynes
Contract type: Full time
Department: Theatres

Band: 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, 11 month Secondment may also be Available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium sized, level 2 trauma facility, comprising approximately 500 beds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Theatre Practitioner, to join our team within the busy operating department. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) consists of 12 theatres and 2 recovery areas, over two sites within the hospital. We cover a range of specialities including trauma and orthopaedic, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, obstetrics, ENT and ophthalmology.

At MKUHFT there are exciting opportunities to train to be part of our Surgical teams performing procures with the use of the Versius Surgical Robot. Milton Keynes was one of the first Trusts in the country to use this innovative system that enables clinicians to perform complex procedures with reduced impact on our patients resulting in faster recovery times, less time in hospital and a reduced risk of infections in Colorectal, General Surgery and Gynaecology.

Interview date: w/c 11 November 2024

This is a 37.5 hour a week full-time post covering 24 hours/7 days a week service and will therefore involve internal rotation between day and night shifts and on-call shifts. You will be given a rotation plan to ensure you maintain competencies in 2 or 3 areas of practice to support your professional development. Multi-skilled ODPs with current experience are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work alongside our outstanding teams within the operating departments. You are expected to work to high standards and maintain clinical excellence within the operating theatres, providing excellent care to all patients visiting the department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

NHS Staff Survey: With 81% affirming opportunities for skill enhancement and 69.4% attesting to accessible learning and development initiatives, This staff group feel empowered to continually enhance their capabilities.

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.  At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeff Mejares Job title: Theatres Team Manager Email address: [email protected]

Informal visits are encouraged to meet our team and get a feel for the great work we do. For any further information please contact Jeff Mejares at [email protected].

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