Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking flexible Theatre Practitioners to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to take control of your own rota, allowing for a work-life balance that suits you. You will be at the forefront of patient care, participating in the entire process from pre-admission to post-operative management. With a focus on delivering high-quality care and supporting patients, you will thrive in a compassionate environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork, communication, and patient safety, and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, clinically.

Responsibilities

• Establish a compassionate environment by supporting patients and families.
• Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Clinical Support

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC Registration

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with valid HCPC Registration

Tools

PC Software

Job description

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to take control of your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you? We are looking for flexible Theatre Practitioners to join our bank, as we continue to expand throughout the UK!

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the Theatre Practitioner will be to focus on patient centric care, participating in the entire pathways for all patients from pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management.

About us

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can:

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and families.
• Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities.
• Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care.
• Admission and discharge of patients.
• Participate in departmental audits.
• Be pro-active and keen to learn and have a passion to deliver quality care.
• Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• To be successful in this role you will need:
• Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, clinically, preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration / ODP with valid HCPC Registration.
• Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for delivering first-rate patient safety and care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.