Theatre Practitioner/Nurse/ODP in Ophthalmology

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canterbury is seeking a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse/ODP. Responsibilities include effective communication with patients, maintaining high standards of care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training, emphasizing compassionate patient care and teamwork. The position necessitates a relevant nursing qualification and a commitment to infection prevention and patient advocacy. Apply by December 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Recovery.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and relatives.
• Ensure high standards of care and maintain accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• Maintain high standards of care and cleanliness.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary staff to ensure quality care.
• Participate in planning effective and safe discharges.

Skills

Effective communication

Infection prevention and control

Clinical competency

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Theatre Practitioner/Nurse/ODP within the Ophthalmic Theatre Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

We have 18 theatres covering specialities from Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Robotic surgery, ENT, Max Fax, and Ophthalmology, EVT, Mechanical Thrombectomy.

You may be required to work between all of these theatres. firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential!

We are proud that our dedicated and passionate employees from across East Kent Hospitals are featured in the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history!

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
• Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
• Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
• Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
• Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
• Act as the patients’ advocate.
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges in Day Surgery Ward.
• Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.
• Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, and patients’ visitors.
• Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge.

Good knowledge of Recovery

About the Trust

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confidence that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Legal and Sponsorship

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a Certificate of Sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Additional Information

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025