Theatre Practitioner

Community Eye Care Chec

Ilford

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Annual Company Bonus scheme

MediCash

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card - discounts

Performance review with a training and

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

Community Eye Care CHEC in Ilford is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to support ophthalmic surgical services in a high-volume theatre. You will scrub, assist surgeons and help ensure smooth patient pathways from pre-admission to post-operative recovery.

Ideal candidates are registered with NMC/HCPC, have theatre experience, and are committed to continuing professional development within a fast-paced, patient-centred environment. Training may involve travel to CHEC hospitals within the group.

Qualifications

Registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC.
Experience in a clinical or theatre setting with high-volume procedures.
Desire to develop clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Exposure to patient discharge processes is beneficial.
Passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.
Proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and service improvement initiatives.
Ability to remain calm, focused and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
Experience in infection prevention and control protocols.
Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, families and friends.
Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care.
Provide scrub support within the theatre, ensuring AfPP good practice guidelines are followed.
Prepare clinical areas for daily activities.
Manage the admission and discharge of patients on theatre days.
Participate in departmental audits.
Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality care.
Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Theatre experience

Patient-centred care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title:

Theatre Practitioner

Location:

Ilford

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5

This role is eligible for applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker visa

This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days within a 7-day period including some weekends. Standard shifts are from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility required based on patient need.

As part of your training, it is advantageous to travel to other CHEC hospitals to enhance your training and development through exposure to different teams and practices. This will be done within the normal working day.

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice

About the Role

Our Theatre Practitioners play a key role in delivering patient-centred care across the entire ophthalmic pathway - from pre-admission and diagnostics to surgical support and post-operative recovery.

At CHEC, Theatre Practitioners scrub and assist in a high-volume theatre environment, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth and efficient theatre lists.

We’re looking for dedicated practitioners who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and service throughout the patient journey.

Following your training as a theatre practitioner you will:

Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, families, and friends.
Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care.
Provide scrub support within the theatre, ensuring AfPP good practice guidelines are followed.
Prepare clinical areas for daily activities.
Manage the admission and discharge of patients on theatre days.
Participate in departmental audits.
Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality care.
Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Thrive in a team-oriented environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
Ideally previous experience in a clinical or theatre setting, specifically with high-volume procedures.
A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Ideally prior exposure to patient discharge processes, ensuring effective care transition.
A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment
A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
Experience in infection prevention and control protocols.
Knowledge of relevant clinical governance frameworks and CQC standards.

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