Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Ophthalmic Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Theatre Practitioner in Ophthalmics, providing care to over 100,000 patients. The role involves working in a collaborative theatre team, focusing on patient care and professional development. Enjoy NHS benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream

Free Park & Ride service

24-hour confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Recent theatre and anaesthetics experience is desirable.
• Ophthalmic and retinal experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-skilling and integration of theatre personnel.
• Maintain and improve knowledge in peri-operative care.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional Competence

Job description

12 Month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity

It is our privilege to provide Ophthalmic healthcare to over 100,000 patients across Norfolk and the surrounding area. We undertake the assessment and care of ophthalmic patients. We are a progressive department, continuously adapting to deliver and enhance patient care.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners to join our specialist Ophthalmic Theatre Team. Recent theatre and anaesthetics experience is desirable; ophthalmic and retinal experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working as a competent member of the theatre team, supporting multi-skilling and integration of theatre personnel.
2. Being an accountable practitioner, committed to maintaining and improving knowledge and professional competence in peri-operative care.

Hours are Monday to Friday, with an on-call requirement during the period Monday to Sunday.

We invite you to an informal visit to discuss the role further. Please contact Michele Rinaldi or Aby Mathew at 01603 288040 for a tour of the department and to answer any queries.

Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the UK's largest NHS trusts, providing first-class acute care for around one million residents in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, collaborating with the University of East Anglia, and home to state-of-the-art facilities like the Quadram Institute. Our diverse workforce includes professionals from 94 countries.

We offer a friendly, collaborative environment with NHS benefits and additional perks such as:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service
• 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery and cafes with staff discounts
• Support for career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Name: Michele Rinaldi
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]