Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

Community Eyecare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing eye health. As a Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers flexibility, allowing you to control your own shifts while working within a supportive team. Your experience in ophthalmic theatre will be invaluable as you assist in surgeries and manage patient care from pre-admission to post-operative stages. This innovative firm is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring a positive working environment for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Positive Working Environment

Supportive Team

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic theatre and preoperative assessment.
• Certification in nursing or operating department practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric care throughout the surgical pathway.
• Assist surgeons and manage patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Ophthalmic Theatre Experience

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

PC Proficiency

Education

RN with valid NMC Registration

ODP with valid HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

Location: Wandsworth

Contract Type: Bank

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!

About the Role

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

You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance.

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
• Manage admission and discharge of patients
• Be proactive, keen to learn, and passionate about delivering quality care
• Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in a team environment

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous ophthalmic theatre experience
• Relevant professional development, preferably evidenced by certification (RN with valid NMC Registration or ODP with valid HCPC Registration)
• Up-to-date knowledge in your area of practice
• Proficiency in PC use, including software and systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A passion for delivering first-rate patient safety and care

About CHEC

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care.

CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to collaborate with NHS colleagues, offering patients access to essential procedures and aiming for the best clinical outcomes. We are expanding our community-based healthcare services across England, including ENT and Dermatology.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees must adhere to CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks follow NHS Employment Check Standards, and successful applicants may need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

As An Employer

We build trust, integrity, and honesty in our relationships. CHEC offers a positive working environment with an enthusiastic team. Benefits of joining CHEC include: