Locum Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

Js3 Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner in the North East. The role emphasizes providing exceptional patient care, involving preoperative assessment and participation in surgical procedures, with a focus on safety and effective communication. The successful candidate will need to hold valid professional registrations and possess substantial theatre experience.

Benefits

Referral scheme available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting.
• Evidence of relevant professional development.
• Proficient in PC use, including software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient-centric care throughout the patient pathway.
• Responsible for preoperative assessment and theatre scrub.
• Participate in the entire process from pre-admission to post-operative management.

Skills

Theatre experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

RN with valid NMC Registration

ODP with valid HCPC Registration

Job description

North East
Gateshead
Contract
Up to £38.00 per hour

Would you like to increase your wages? Do you have at least 1 day available per week? If so, get in touch.

The key responsibilities of this role include providing patient-centric care, participating in the entire patient pathway from pre-admission to surgery and post-operative management. If you are a registered nurse or operating department practitioner,

you will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner responsible for preoperative assessment, diagnostic testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidelines.

Skills and Experience

• Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is essential, with at least 2 years of post-qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, preferably demonstrated by certification: RN with valid NMC Registration or ODP with valid HCPC Registration.
• Up-to-date knowledge in your area of practice.
• Proficient in PC use, including software and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A passion for delivering first-rate patient safety and care.

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

If you know someone who may be interested in this or other vacancies, we offer a referral scheme. Please click on 'Referrals' at the top of this page for more information.