Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Worthing; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Choose your own rota

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an ophthalmic theatre practitioner for a flexible bank post. The role covers the full patient pathway from pre-admission to post-operative care and allows the practitioner to choose their own rota to suit experienced staff.

Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required, with NMC or HCPC registration preferred. Responsibilities include preoperative assessment, theatre scrubbing, assisting surgeons, and contributing to audits.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic theatre experience is required.
• NMC registration as an RN or HCPC registration as an ODP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preoperative assessment and diagnostic testing for patients.
• Scrub in theatre under AfPP good practice guidance.
• Support patients through the full pathway, from pre-admission to post-operative management.
• Provide compassionate support to patients, friends and families.
• Assist surgeons in delivering ophthalmic care.
• Prepare clinical areas for clinical activity.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Take part in departmental audits.

Skills

Clinical practice

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

Clinical development evidence

Job description

A bank post for an ophthalmic theatre practitioner with CHEC, which provides ophthalmology and gastroenterology care in community hospitals alongside the NHS, advertised as one day. The role covers the full patient pathway, from pre-admission assessment and diagnostic testing to theatre scrubbing and post-operative management. Shifts are flexible, with the practitioner choosing their own rota, so the post suits experienced staff who want to pick their hours. Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required, and NMC or HCPC registration is preferred.

What the job involves

• Carry out preoperative assessment and diagnostic testing for patients
• Scrub in theatre under AfPP good practice guidance
• Support patients through the full pathway, from pre-admission to post-operative management
• Provide compassionate support to patients, friends and families
• Assist surgeons in delivering ophthalmic care
• Prepare clinical areas for clinical activity
• Admit and discharge patients
• Take part in departmental audits

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant clinical professional development

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as an RN, or HCPC registration as an ODP (preferred)

Experience

• Previous ophthalmic theatre experience

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge in own area of practice
• Proficiency in using a PC, including software and systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for delivering first-rate patient safety and care
• Effective listening skills and ability to thrive in a team

Checks & eligibility

• NHS Employment Check Standards recruitment checks
• Enhanced DBS check, which may be required

What’s offered

• Flexible bank shifts, with the option to choose your own rota