Theatre Practitioner

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave

Annual company bonus

MediCash

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Job summary

CHEC is seeking a Theatre Practitioner in Worcester to join a fast-paced ophthalmic theatre team. The role supports pre-admission through postoperative recovery, including scrubbing for high-volume procedures and assisting surgeons in delivering patient-centred care.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, four days out of seven, with opportunities to travel to CHEC hospitals for broader training. Tier 2 visa sponsorship is available, and a strong focus on patient safety and professional development is

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or HCPC is essential.
• Ideally prior experience in a clinical or theatre setting, especially high-volume procedures.
• Willingness to develop clinical skills through ongoing training.
• Experience with patient discharge processes is advantageous.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist during ophthalmic procedures in a high-volume theatre.
• Support surgeons and multidisciplinary team for efficient theatre lists.
• Prepare clinical areas and ensure infection prevention measures.
• Manage admissions and discharges on theatre days.
• Participate in departmental audits and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

High-volume theatre experience

Ophthalmic theatre experience

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Theatre Practitioner
Location: Worcester
Contract Type: Permanent
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. This role would be working 4 days out of 7 across Monday - Sunday
Tier 2 visa sponsorship available.
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.

Why work for us?

• 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- 100's of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

About CHEC

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.

As An Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are: Generous salary and promotion policy, Corporate learning, CHEC provide cross-functional experience, Good work life balance, Positive culture, Employee relationships.

Access to Work

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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at [e-mail] or call 01772 286168.