One GP in Seven Warns of Dangerous Local Hospital Department

One GP in seven regards a local hospital department as dangerously substandard according to a major survey providing evidence that in a significant minority of hospitals patients are dying because of failings in care.

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Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP) in Staffordshire

Theatre Practitioner ~ Scrub (RGN) or (ODP)

Core Responsibilities:
• To provide quality planned care for patients during their peri operative phase of care
• To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department

Key Duties / Responsibilities:
• Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
• The ability to coordinate the use of the supplies and additional equipment during an operating list ensuring the equipment is used appropriately and safely.
• Conduct mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patients identity and operative site against the supporting documentation, prior to the start of the procedure
• Complete mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure
• Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient
• Monitor, order, receive and check stock items including prosthesis, equipment/instruments and drugs.
• Administer any drugs or fluids in accordance with the appropriate GHG policy
• Ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed
• Complete all written documentation in a timely manor and to an acceptable level.
• Act proficiently in the ‘circulating role’
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff.
• Promote and ensure an environment conducive to the continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors
• Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates

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Anaesthetic Specialist

Opportunity to develop your career with one of the premier Endoscopic companies in the UK.

Karl Storz Endoscopy UK are currently interviewing for a Anaesthetic Specialist within the Anaesthetics division covering East Anglia, East Midlands and West Midlands areas.

We require an confident, enthusiastic, self motivated individual who can interact with Clinicians and procurement departments comfortably.

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Scrub Nurse - Maternity Cover in London

Our client is a large well known hospital based in central London. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Scrub Practitioner to cover 9 month maternity leave.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and experienced in scrubbing for a variety of procedures, ideally orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, vascular and general surgery.You will be confident to start the role immediately with little support. Someone with Team Leader experience or a mentorship qualification will hold a significant advantage.

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MHRA suspends licence for Teva levothyroxine 100 microgram tablets

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has suspended the licence of levothyroxine 100 microgram tablets, manufactured by Teva, for patients with hypothyroidism. This follows manufacturing difficulties and concerns that the product might not be interchangeable with other available levothyroxine 100 mcg tablets. This may lead to a loss of control of hypothyroidism when switching between products.

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Opthalmic Clinical Team Leader in Surrey

This role, which is a Band 8a equivalent, includes supporting the Hospital Manager in the day to day running and management of the hospital. An organised, self motivated and energetic RGN who will thrive working within an organization that has cutting edge research and medical expertise is needed. They have state-of-the-art surgical equipment for procedures in laser vision correction, cataract removal, refractive lens exchange as well as cosmetic cases. You will have current operating theatre experience, ideally with ophthalmic scrub skills as well as a demonstrable management track record in a senior role. You will be equally as comfortable in a clinical environment as you are in an operational role. Experience of clinical governance, auditing, report writing as well as being able to lead, direct and motivate the clinical team is required

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Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner in Surrey

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner to join its client, a private hospital in Surrey.

The hospital specialises in providing care and treatment across a variety of clinical disciplines including orthopaedic, urology, ENT, gynaecology and cosmetic places to name but a few.

They have a wide range of state of the art equipment and practice a lot of the latest techniques. They are seeking individuals keen on being a part of their exciting progression.

If you have a strong background working within an operating theatre department covering orthopaedics as well as some of the other disciplines mentioned, please get in touch today!

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Scrub Practitioner in London

We are currently recruiting for a Scrub Practitioner to work within a large private hospital located in Central London. The majority of the work undertaken here is for paediatrics and women.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualified Scrub Practitioner with experience in Gynaecology, Obstetrics or Paediatrics. You will also be required to scrub for general and minor operations.

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Scrub Nurse - Maternity Cover in London

Our client is a large well known hospital based in central London. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Scrub Practitioner to cover a 9 month maternity leave.

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and experienced in scrubbing for a variety of procedures, ideally orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, vascular and general surgery.You will be confident to start the role immediately with little support. Someone with Team Leader experience or a mentorship qualification will hold a significant advantage.

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Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub in Hythe

Spire St Saviour's Hospital offers high quality private hospital services to patients in East Kent including Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Tenterden and Ashford.

Are you a Perioperative Practioner with loads of initiative and experience in scrub? The successful candidate will work with an already established team, and will be expected to provide and maintain a high quality service reporting directly to the Operating Theatre Manager. We can offer the opportunity to work along side expert clinicians, access to professional and personal development and experience within a dynamic working environment.

The consultant surgeons at Spire St Saviour's Hospital include those specialising in orthopeadcis, general, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology and bariatrics.

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Deputy Operating Theatre Manager in Kent

Harriet Ellis is currently seeking a Deputy Operating Theatre Manager to join this 2 theatre operating department in Kent.

Your role will be to assist the Operating Theatre Manager with the daily running of a department which carries out minor and major orthopaedic surgery, general surgery and laparoscopic procedures to name but a few.

The ideal candidate must have a good clinical scrub background working within a variety of disciplines, have some experience of anaesthetics and recovery, have previous team leading experience and ideally have some experience of change management too.

This is an exciting opportunity to join what is a very busy and growing team and will offer variety to the successful individual.

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Operating Theatre Nurse Scrub Nurse in London

Our client, a Private Hospital in Central London are looking to recruit an Operating Theatre Scrub Nurse with orthopaedics experience (minor and major) due to opening a new theatre, bringing the hospital up to 4 theatres.

For this post, it is essential that you have minor and major orthopaedics experience and RGN/ODP qualified. You will need experience in a similar scrub role (ideally 2 years) and have the ability to work flexibly.

You will be working flexible full time shifts in accordance with the needs of the business and the theatre lists.

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Anaesthetics Operating Department Practitioner/Theatre Practitioner Nurse in Northamptonshire

Our client is a National Healthcare Provider, providing service users with a variety of procedures across several areas from cosmetics to general surgery. We are currently looking for RGN or ODP qualified professional to join the theatre team, to work in anaesthetics and either scrub or recovery.

You will be registered with either the NMC or HPC. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Someone with good organisational and planning skills will also hold a significant advantage.

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Endoscopy Nurse in Essex

Our client is part of a leading group of health care providers in the UK. They are based in beautiful landscaped gardens and offer a variety of procedures including cosmetic, gynae and orthopaedics procedures.

We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join and lead the endoscopy team where patients undergo diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. You will have a good understanding of endoscopy procedures and be familiar with the setting up and cleaning of scopes. You will be leading a team of 5, working across the endoscopy unit, day surgery unit and the day ward.

You will be able to follow the patient through the full patient journey in this role and see the patients at different stages of their treatment.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working in a day case environment and endoscopy. You will be a Senior Nurse, with experience of leading a team and have the ability to motivate and support others in their roles. You must also be familiar with the patient pathway.

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Anaesthetic Practitioner in Wales

Our client is a small hospital and part of a large network of healthcare providers who supply routine and complex care to patients all over the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their team.

You will be either RGN or ODP qualified with experience in anaesthetics, ideally in a variety of procedures.

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Senior Operating Theatre Nurse Spinal

Our client, part of a leading healthcare provider, is a medium to large sized hospital offering a range of medical and surgical procedures. They are currently looking for an operating theatre practitioner who is experienced within spinal procedures.

You must be experienced in scrubbing for spinal procedures to include scoliosis correction, curvature of the spine and other specialised procedures; mainly corrective and degenerative surgery. You will be either RGN or ODP qualified and be registered with either the NMC or HPC.

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Florence Nightingale Foundation Conference

8 - 9 March, 2012

Building on the success of the inaugural Florence Nightingale Foundation Conference, we are pleased to announce the second annual conference will be taking place on 8th & 9th March 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London.

Who is it for?

This Conference is aimed at senior professionals across all aspects of healthcare delivery and is relevant to everyone in healthcare. It will also be accredited for clinical professionals and an application is being made to the Royal College of Physicians for medical staff.

Why should I attend?

This two day Healthcare Innovation Conference will provide you with the opportunity to: hear from a range of inspirational, high profile speakers take part in a wide variety of outstanding masterclasses focusing on spreading best practice and innovation in Healthcare network with other senior healthcare professionals and leaders

Charity Gala Dinner

On the evening of the 8th March we shall also be hosting a Charity Gala Dinner, not only offering you the chance to show your support for the Florence Nightingale Foundation, but the opportunity to socialise with other leaders in healthcare innovation and contribute to the future of tomorrow's leaders.

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Scrub Nurse in Reading

We are currently recruiting an experienced Scrub Nurse for a large, independent healthcare provider in Reading. You will be joining a multi disciplinary team covering a wide variety of procedures including major orthopaedics, general, urology, gynaecology and ophthalmic surgery.

The right candidate for the role will have experience in scrubbing and have the ability to work as a team player. You will either be RGN or ODP qualified and registered with the NMC or HPC. You must have the ability to work to tight deadlines and be flexible and highly motivated in your approach to work. All candidates with scrub experience will be considered.

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Anaesthetic Practitioner Nurse in Glasgow

Our client, part of a group of leading healthcare providers based in Glasgow are currently recruiting for Anaesthetic Practitioners to join an existing team. You will be looking after patients undergoing a variety of procedures.

You will be self motivated and a team player with registration with either the NMC or HPC and be either RGN or ODP qualified. RGN's must also have a qualification in anaesthetics and experience in this area.

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Operating Department Practitioner

Our client is part of a group of leading healthcare providers who are currently looking to recruit an ODP with anaesthetics and recovery experience to work on a 9 month fixed term contract. This hospital has 40 beds and are currently undergoing refurbishment to ensure a high standard of care delivery to service users.

We are looking for an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner who is either RGN or ODP qualified and registered with NMC or HPC and have been working in anaesthetics and recovery. You will be available to start at short notice on this 9 month fixed term contract.

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Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse in Suffolk

Our client is part of a leading healthcare provider, based in beautiful landscaped gardens with 43 beds and 3 theatres with laminar flow. They specialise in orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. They are currently looking for Scrub Nurse to join their established team.

You will be working on orthopaedic and spinal cases, so you must have experience in scrubbing in orthopaedics or spinal. This hospital does not currently have the capacity to train someone, although someone with extensive scrubbing experience in other areas will be considered. You must be RGN or ODP qualified.

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Staff Nurse Cardiac Catheter Lab in Cheshire

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for a Staff Nurse to join its private clients team within the Catheter lab.

The Cardiology Unit is a very sophisticated one and provides a full range of all cardiac procedures.

They require a highly trained and qualified catheter lab nurse to work in the department, ideally with vast experience and scrub skills in all aspects of invasive procedures including complex angioplasties, device implantation and Electrophysiology/ Complex Ablation. It is also essential that applicants have previous Cardiology and Catheter Lab experience.

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Recovery Nurse in Suffolk

Our client is part of a leading healthcare provider, based in beautiful landscaped gardens with 43 beds and 3 theatres with laminar flow. They specialise in orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. They are currently looking for Recovery Nurse to join their established team.

You will be recovering patients from orthopaedic and spinal cases, so ideally you will have experience in this area. You must be RGN or Operating Department Practitioner qualified.

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Bank HDU/Recovery Practitioner in Norwich

Spire Healthcare is the second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK with 37 hospitals employing 7,600 staff and treating 930,000 patients each year.

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Norwich Hospital holds a long standing reputation for providing high quality,comprehensive private hospital care.Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals.A thriving suite of three Theatres (two equipped with laminar flow) covers a wide range of surgical specialities and includes a dedicated sterile services department.The hospital has a 3 bedded High Dependency Unit which is integrated with the Recovery department.The successful candidate will provide exceptional clinical care for patients in both the Recovery Room and HDU.

The successful candidate will form part of an already established team, and will be expected to provide and maintain a high quality service. We can offer support from a strong management team, the opportunity to work along side expert clinicians, access to professional and personal development and experience within a dynamic working environment.Undertaking a wide range of surgical specialities,this position presents an opportunity to broaden skills whilst working in a modern environment with a friendly,enthusiastic team.ENB 998 or a mentorship qualification is also desirable.

Main responsibilities:
To provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Recovery area and High Dependency Unit .

Working hours:
Bank-as and when required.

Location:
Spire Norwich Hospital is pleasantly located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich with easy access to road and rail links.
Who we are looking for

Qualifications & Training:
Essential
Registered Nurse
Desirable
Previous experience of working in Recovery and HDU
ENB 998/Mentorship qualification

Experience:
Essential
Working in teams and with minimum supervision
Experience in a caring role

Desirable
Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes

Knowledge and Technical Ability:
Essential
Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualification and additional training.
Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
English language to IELTS 7.0

Desirable
Competence across a range of Recovery and HDU skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
Continuing professional development.
Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
Root cause analysis

Skills & Behaviours:
Essential
Passion for Customers
Planning and Organisation
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Communication and Influencing
Working Collaboratively
Concern for Standards
Business Focus

Other:
Essential
NMC registration and regulation
Willing to participate in flexible working pattern
Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work
Willingness to participate in on call duties
Desirable
Lives within 45 minutes travelling time of hospital

Salary:
Dependent upon experience.

Benefits:
A quality working environment with opportunities for continuing professional development. Free on site parking.

This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which means that all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings on your criminal record need to be disclosed. An enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau will be applied for in the event of a successful application. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account, so disclosure will not necessarily be a bar to attaining this position.

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Unlicensed herbal remedy could cause liver and organ damage

People taking an unlicensed herbal product that could cause serious liver damage and organ failure should stop using it, says the UKs Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Scrub Practitioner in London

Our client in central London are a well known private hospital that perform a variety of surgical procedures including urology, plastics, cosmetics, gynae, bariatrics and ENT to name a few. This employer is recognised by Investors in People and offers the highest standard of medical excellence. They have modern equipment and facilities combined with fantastic standards of care.

We are looking for a Scrub Nurse who has experience in a variety of cases. You must be Registered General Nurse (RGN)/ Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualified with recent UK Operating Theatre Practitioner experience.

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Endoscopy Assistant in Horley

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is an important hospital in the Spire Healthcare portfolio. We have a broad range of modern acute facilities which include 3 operating theatres and an endoscopy suite. We have 44 single private rooms, 2 critical care level 2 rooms, a 16 bedded day care unit and 12 consulting rooms. We have state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners. These are supported by a number of other departments like Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Pathology. In addition Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a partnership site for BUPA Wellness offering different types of health screens. We are also a partner hospital for Breast Health UK and are accredited for both bowel and breast cancer.

Main responsibilities: To assist the multi-disciplinary team to provide exemplary care in an endoscopy unit to facilitate effective endoscopy processes. Requirement to rotate through Theatres/Ward.

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Recovery Practitioner in Solihul

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Qualifications & Training:
Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
Minimum 2 years post qualification
ALS qualification required

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Perioperative Practitioner in Leeds

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

Spire Methley Park Hospital in South Leeds, offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical treatments to patients from West Yorkshire.

Main responsibilities:
We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) or Operating Theatre Nurses with at least 2 years' experience

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Operating Theatre Scrub Nurses in Hampshire

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for 3 Theatre Scrub Nurses to work with its client based in Hampshire.

This hospital's operating suite currently comprises of 4 theatres with a 5th theatre due to open midway through 2012.

A wide range of procedures are undertaken at the hospital and these include general surgery, renal, cardiothoracic, ENT, orthopaedic and some paediatrics and the current theatre team consists of 30-40 members of staff.

Successful candidates don't need experience in ALL of the above however, suitably skilled individuals will benefit from training into new areas as the operating theatre department expands.

If you are a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or an NMC registered operating theatre nurse and would like further information or to apply for the role, please contact us or send us your CV now!

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TSSU Team Leader in Horley

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is an important hospital in the Spire Healthcare portfolio. We have a broad range of modern acute facilities which include 3 operating theatres and an endoscopy suite. We have 44 single private rooms, 2 critical care level 2 rooms, a 16 bedded day care unit and 12 consulting rooms. We have state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners. These are supported by a number of other departments like Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Pathology. In addition Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a partnership site for BUPA Wellness offering different types of health screens. We are also a partner hospital for Breast Health UK and are accredited for both bowel and breast cancer.

Main responsibilities: To provide the multidisciplinary perioperative team with an exemplary Sterile Supplies Department [SSD] Service within the operating theatre suite.
Lead the SSD team and operationally manage the SSD service ensuring all department staff work within the QMS and CE accreditation systems.

Experience: Previous experience of working in a SSD. Previous supervisory experience. Working with minimum supervision. Effective utilisation of resources ¿ people, stock and equipment. Building effective relationships with consultants and the theatre team.

Knowledge and Technical Ability: Understands a range of SSD work routines

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Scrub Nurse in Swindon

Our client, part of a leading healthcare provider are currently looking to add a new Scrub Nurse to the team after recently adding a new theatre, bringing it up to 3 theatres in the summer. You will be working across a variety of disciplines including hip replacements, bowel resections, gynae, general surgery and plastics.

You will be an experienced scrub nurse with either RGN or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualifications. Experience across a variety of procedures is beneficial however any scrub experience will be considered.

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Operating Department Practitioner (Anaesthetics) in Hampshire

Harriet Ellis has a requirement for an Anaesthetics Operating Department Practitioner to join one of its clients based in Hampshire.

The hospital's operating suite comprises 4 theatres and a range of surgical procedures are undertaken here. These include general, urology, opthalmic, renal, cardiothoracic and ENT. Paediatrics over 3 years old are also cared for here.

This hospital will be opening an additional 5th theatre in the middle of 2012 and this will provide staff members with the opportunity to gain training and exposure to new clinical areas you may not have previously covered before.

If you are HPC registered, have experience in anaesthetics and possess skills scrubbing in any of the areas mentioned above, please contact the theatre recruitment team or send your CV now!

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Specialist Theatre Practitioner/Catheter Lab Nurse in Southampton

Spire Healthcare offers treatment for private patients, funded by health insurance, those choosing to pay for themselves and NHS patients under the government's Free Choice system. The hospitals provide a wide range of services, from diagnostic and routine investigations, to more complex surgery. Spire's commitment is to clinical excellence, patient safety and infection control.

At Spire Southampton Hospital we have 78 beds, 9 consulting rooms and 4 theatres and treat patients from all across the South of England, as well as overseas. We are proud of our ability to offer complex procedures, due to our newly updated Critical Care Department, which includes intensive care and high dependency units. Specialties include orthopedic, spinal and cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, cosmetic and bariatric surgery. We have excellent diagnostic imaging with CT and a new MRI scanner in 2009. New in 2010 is our oncology department, The Chalybeate Suite, offering clean, light and modern facilities to have cancer treatment. CPUK also have facilities at Spire Southampton Hospital, including new radiotherapy facilities improving further the comprehensive cancer services available here.

Our Vacancy Combined Role: Predominantly catheter lab and cardiac theatres (training given).

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Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner in Hampshire

We are currently looking for approachable, enthusiastic and experienced Theatre Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner skilled in Scrub to join this established team within a customer focused Treatment Centre in Hampshire.

You will have experience in theatre scrub with recent practice within their main specialities of ENT, General Surgery, Oral Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management and Endoscopy. Other scrub experience will also be considered.

To be successful you will be personable, flexible and be able to work on your own initiative, demonstrating good clinical practice, be accountable for your actions, care focused, assertive and confident at communicating and work well under pressure.

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Anaesthetics Practitioner in Hampshire

Our client is an NHS treatment centre, based on the coast in Hampshire, that caters for NHS patients. They are currently looking for an Anaesthetic Practitioner to join this established team to assist in various operations.

We are looking for someone that has an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification and is registered with the HPC. You will have recent anaesthetics experience and be able to work as part of a team.

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Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner in Northamptonshire

Our client is a leading private health care provider, with 2 theatres and a new one on the way. They have the ability to do specialist procedures including orthopaedics, cosmetics and spinal surgery.

We are looking for an ODP to join the team who has experience of working as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) in anaesthetics and recovery. You must be flexible, hard-working, motivated and experienced. You must be qualified as an ODP or an RGN with registration with NMC or HPC.

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Operating Theatre Manager in London

Our client is a prestigious hospital based in central London who are part of a leading healthcare provider with hospitals all over the UK. This position will be managing the theatres in two of the hospitals based locally to each other. You will be responsible for managing the theatres and the staff as well as working clinically in scrub.

You must be competent in scrubbing and have experience working at a senior level within theatres, either as a Theatre Manager or a Deputy Theatre Manager. You must have a management qualification and be a qualified nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

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Amputations Course

29 February - 1 March 2012

This course is aimed at the multi-professional surgical team who undertake amputations. There will be hands-on sessions and a multi-disciplinary faculty of vascular, plastic, orthopaedic, general surgeons, anaesthetists and rehabilitation experts who will cover the techniques of all the amputations from digital amputations to hind quarter.

Amputations are commonly performed procedures. There is a relatively high failure and revision rate for amputations. The functional results can also be improved by well performed amputations. Most amputations are performed in elderly patients with peripheral vascular disease, but occasionally these procedures are required in younger patients with non-salvageable limb injury or tumour. There are a variety of amputation techniques ranging from toe amputation to the rare hind quarter amputation. Traditionally these procedures have been taught on the job, but the changes in training and working hours make it desirable for the principles of these procedures to be taught outside operating theatres. This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques of all amputations with the opportunity to practice these on cadavers under the supervision of an experienced multi-disciplinary faculty.

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Theatre Manager in Brentwood

All applications for this vacancy should be received by: Friday 10th February 2012

Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood offers comprehensive private hospital services to patients from Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Romford and surrounding parts of Essex and East London.
This is a very exciting and challenging time for us and we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified theatre practitioner to manage and lead our busy theatres and endoscopy suite.

As Theatre Manager you will have responsibility for the day to day management of the theatre areas, including staff, resources, and utilisation; ensuring effective leadership and support for our business objectives, polices and strategies to maintain and improve the services delivered to our patients and consultants.

Working closely with the hospital senior management team you will also be involved in the development of business and service development plans, consultant relationships, and will participate in ongoing programs to deliver high quality care and services.

The post holder will also be an integral member of the Hospital Management Team, providing advice, and support to the Hospital Director and Matron/ Head of Clinical Services, on all practice and theatre issues, as well as other members of the management team. In addition to this you will have the opportunity to work along side commercial, business, and marketing managers to develop services now and in the future.

Who we are looking for
Qualifications & Training:
Qualifed Operating Theatre Practitioner (nursing or ODP/ ODA)

Experience:
Prior experience as Theatre Manager, or as a Deputy Theatre Manager with a proven track record of leading a team is essential

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Closing date for applications is 10th February 2012

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The Theatre Department consist of 2 theatres and an endoscopy theatre supporting a range of specialities including general, gynaecology, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, bariatric and opthalmic surgery.

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If you are a licensed nurse in the UK and thinking about making a move across the pond, you probably have tons of questions. Will my UK license transfer into the US? What papers do I need? Do I need to go to school in the US? All of these and more are important to ask. To help you get answers, we have collected five important steps to becoming a nurse in the US.

1. States count – Because there is no national nursing license in the US, it is important to know which state you would like to work in. Each has their own State Nursing License Boards and different criteria for importing nurses.
2. CGFNS - The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is an organization dedicated to helping foreign nurses get work in the United States. They have a certification program designed for first level nurses educated and licensed outside of the US.
3. NCLEX-RN – The National Council of State Boards of Nursing conducts this exam for all nurses in the US seeking a license as a registered nurse. The exam is a staple of getting a license, no matter which state you plan to work in. Working with the CGFNS can help you determine if you are ready to take their NCLEX-RN exam. If not, it might be advisable to:
4. Go to school in the US – By getting accepted into an accredited school of nursing in the US, you may be granted a student visa. If serious about your move to the US to study nursing, apply to various schools that meet your criteria, see which you get into, and then contact them to learn more about getting a student visa, tuition costs, financial aid, and more.
5. Work visa – If you meet the educational qualifications to become a nurse in the US, you can begin applying for nursing jobs. Because of the nursing shortage in the US, it is possible for a potential employer to prove that they cannot find a local to do the job and issue you a visa/work permit. Once you have the education/licensing requirements, job offer, and correct papers, you can move to the US to begin your new life as an American nurse.


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