Locum Ophthalmic / Endoscopy Theatre Practitioner

Js3 Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Theatre Practitioner in the Midlands area. The role focuses on patient-centered care throughout pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management. Candidates must be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with essential ophthalmic scrub experience and at least 2 years of relevant clinical experience. Strong communication skills and adherence to patient safety are crucial. The hourly rate can go up to £38.00.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, preferably certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative assessments.
• Perform diagnostics testing.
• Undertake theatre scrub following AfPP guidance.

Skills

Theatre experience

Ophthalmic scrub experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in PC usage

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration

Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Midlands, Worcester
Contract: Up to £38.00 per hour

We are seeking a Theatre Practitioner to focus on patient-centric care, participating in the entire pathways for all patients from pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management.

The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner, undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance.

Responsibilities and Requirements

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Preoperative assessment
• Diagnostics testing
• Theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance

Skills and Experiences

• Previous theatre experience is required, with ophthalmic scrub experience essential and at least 2 years post-qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.
• 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 the 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.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Martine Cohen.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.