Theatre Practitioner

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Theatre Practitioners to enhance patient care in ophthalmic settings. This role emphasizes patient-centric care, requiring you to engage in pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management. With a commitment to professional development, the company offers training for those transitioning into ophthalmic surgery. Join a team that values quality care and work-life balance, contributing to vital healthcare services across the UK. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient safety and care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre and ophthalmic care is essential.
• Registered Nurse or ODP with valid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to patients and families.
• Assist surgeons in delivering ophthalmic care.
• Prepare clinical areas and participate in audits.

Skills

Theatre experience

Ophthalmic scrub experience

Effective listening skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for patient care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

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 eye 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! We have an exciting opportunity for Theatre Practitioners to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the Theatre Practitioner will be to focus on patient centric care, participating in the entire pathways for all patients from pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management. If you are a registered nurse or operating department practitioner, we can provide training and professional development to benefit your career. You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance. Ideally you will have proven experience as a Scrub Practitioner in Ophthalmic theatres, however our clinical education team can provide training and mentorship for your transition into working within our ophthalmic / cataract surgical centres.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job responsibilities

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and families.
• Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities daily.
• Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care.
• Admission and discharge of patients on theatre days.
• Participate in departmental audits.
• Pro-active and keen to learn and have a passion to deliver quality care.
• Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a team environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with 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 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.