Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for the above grade to join the busy Operating Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We are keen to recruit a motivated and forward thinking team member to assist in the day to day running of Theatres.

We are seeking a Circulating Practitioner who is keen to learn and develop skills. Full training and support will be given if necessary to the successful candidate.

We are able to offer excellent opportunities in a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Ophthalmics, Breast & Dentals.

You will demonstrate a flexible approach to working and will co-ordinate with other colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

There is a commitment to on call and weekend working.

This post is Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff. 

To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.

To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.

Please see the other duties on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.