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Working in Theatres and ACU

Our theatres are well staffed by a team of appropriately trained and competent personnel who are equipped with the skills and abilities to administer high quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. We follow the Association for Perioperative practice (AfPP) staffing guidance.

We're the first independent private hospital in the country to have gained anaesthetic accreditation and our endoscopy service is JAG accredited. The patient services director is very supportive of annual inhouse training days and insitu team emergency training scenarios.

Our management structure is open and visible, and all staff are actively encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement via Bright Ideas. Our consultants are accessible and have great relationships with ODPs and nurses and our non-clinical patient support services are very responsive.

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The opportunity arose for me to apply for the fixed term contract position as Deputy Theatre Manager. I was encouraged by all my colleagues to apply for the role, I made an internal application and then, following a successful interview, I took up post this year and hope to continue in the future.

The team here are great, and we all work together to provide first class quality patient care. There is an ethos, and they encourage staff wellness. No matter what role or department you work for, we all get on like one big family.

Current theatre department roles

Healthcare Support Worker - Theatres

£23,400 - £23,501 per annum

Fixed term contract (9 months), Full time 37.5 hours

We are currently recruituing for a Healthcare support worker to join the Theatre and ACU team on a fixed term contract base for 9 months.

Under the supervision and responsibility of the Registered Health Professional (RHP), the HSW will implement high standards of care for patients as prescribed and delegated by the RHP following hospital guidelines and protocols and always promoting a patient-focused approach.  The HSW will actively support the delivery of the Hospital’s business objectives

Decontamination Services Technician

£23,400 - £24,336 per annum

Permanent Contract, Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Decontamination Services Technician to support clinical activity and excellence in patient safety by providing a controlled Decontamination Service for reusable medical devices at the hospital. This position is permanent and full time.

Senior Theatre Practitioner

£36,591 - £44,000 per annum

Permanent Contract, Full time or Part time

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Theatre Practitioner who is able to plan and implement high standards of perioperative care, following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach to care. We have a full time or part time contract available. 

I have a question about working in the theatres team

What qualifications are required to work as a theatre practitioner?

To become a theatre practitioner, you’ll need to be an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or First Level Registered Nurse, having undertaken specialist (anaesthetic / scrub) post-registration training.

What training and development is on offer to theatre staff?

Every Benenden Hospital employee gets a personalised career development plan. If you are a senior theatre practitioner, we can support you to develop into a leadership role or become a Surgical First Assistant (SFA).

Whatever your grade, we have excellent in-house coaching and training available to ensure that your clinical skills are kept up to date.

We also send staff on external training courses annually (i.e. difficult airway management training, transfer of the critically ill patient, etc) and support staff representation at national and local conferences relevant to their area of work (infection control, pain management, AfPP, etc).

Applying for a position

If you wish to apply for a position, please send your application form and CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.

For general vacancy enquiries, please contact Claire Mansfield, Resourcing Officer, by email.