Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Dynamic Shifts

circlehealth; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Darlington is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for Ophthalmology on a bank basis. The role supports the theatre team, preparing instruments, monitoring patients, and assisting the anaesthetist during procedures.

The position is a flexible bank role with shifts as required to cover busy periods, annual leave, and staff absences. An eye/ophthalmology theatre background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning, plus post-operative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.

Job description

Circle Health Group in Darlington is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for Ophthalmology on a bank basis. The role supports the theatre team, preparing instruments, monitoring patients, and assisting the anaesthetist during procedures.

The position is a flexible bank role with shifts as required to cover busy periods, annual leave, and staff absences. An eye/ophthalmology theatre background is advantageous.