Cardiac Scrub Theatre Practitioner - International

Role: Cardiac Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Location: The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 4 or 5 days a week, Monday-Saturday.
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Relocation Package

We are looking for Internationally Qualified Scrub Theatre Practitioner with Cardiac experience to join our Theatre department at The Wellington Hospital and support our growing Cardiac Theatre Team and Service.

The Wellington Hospital provides the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, orthopaedics, Gastroenterology and cancer care. This renowned private hospital has 13 Theatres across 3 buildings covering multiple surgical specialties.  

Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues, experienced professionals. The Wellington Hospital has a successful track record of career progression, offering support, and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge, including offer a Surgical First Assistant Course.

What you will do:

• Work in both Theatres and Cardiac Cath Labs.  

• Preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period

• Monitor and manage the patient’s condition during surgery, anticipating the needs of the surgical team

• Providing high-quality care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.

• Ensure accurate documentation of perioperative care and any interventions performed.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What You will bring:

• Completed English Proficiency Level via IELT, OET or Equivalent

• Currently practicing a Registered Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

• Either OSCE ready for NMC or HCPC Registered

• Experience scrubbing for Cardiac cases in an Operating Theatre.

• Effective communication and Interpersonal Skills

International Relocation Package:

We all understand that moving to another country can be very daunting and time consuming, so here at HCA we will support you at every step, by providing you also the following:

• Support with applying for visa

• Flight to the UK

• Free 3 months’ accommodation

• Transfer from airport to accommodation on arrival

• £100 Supermarket vouchers

• 1-month free travel card

• Welcome packages containing toiletries, kitchenware and food

• OSCE Training and Exam costs if needed

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner at The Wellington Hospital you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailer

Tier 2 Sponsorships and Tier 5 Youth Mobility

We are an A-Rated Sponsor employer and able to sponsor workers. We welcome international applications from all over the world. We also welcome those eligible to work in the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme.

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) allows young people to come and experience life in the United Kingdom for up to 3 years

Applicants must be between the age of (18-30) to qualify for the scheme and a national of the following:

• Australia

• Canada

• Monaco

• New Zealand

• San Marino

Culture and values  

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:  

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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